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Wilton Wolverton

willy1971 argues, sharply, that retailers recruiting veterans into low wage jobs after they already survived years of military service amounts to exploiting the very leadership skills that service gave them, naming Walmart's hiring pledge specifically rather than criticizing the pattern in the abstract.

The most vivid post is a contractor's story: hired to build a prototype cabin for a wealthy client's demanding six day deadline, having the client drive the prototype cross country from Florida, and pulling off the build on schedule with a small crew, told with the specific pride of someone who actually did the physical work rather than just managed it.

A post credited to his eight year old daughter reframes a meltdown over a missed birthday party into a lesson about turning a negative thought into a positive one, written in a child's own spelling and voice rather than cleaned up for the blog. Practical posts on staying productive with kids home for summer and developing a self-reliant mentality round out the more instructional half of the blog.

The cabin building story and the daughter's post are the most memorable things here. Productivity and self-reliance round things out more conventionally.

Former Military Dont get a JOB, Start a Business!

Apr 17, 2014 · Wilton Wolverton
First of all, I congratulate each and every one of you that has served in the Military, no matter what branch, what country, etc. because you MADE SACRIFICIES for your country!  …
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Cabin Fever

Sep 26, 2013 · Wilton Wolverton
What the Heck is Cabin Fever? San Francisco Build When you hear Cabin Fever, what goes through your mind?  Do you think of you and a bunch of friends cooped up in a…
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How To Remain Productive Working At Home With Kids!

Aug 20, 2013 · Wilton Wolverton
Hey Moms & Dads!  Here are a few great tips on how YOU can Remain Productive During Summer Vacation w/ Kids at Home! Think Being Productive At Home Isn’t Possible?  Think Again!!…
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How To Develop A Self-Reliant Mentality

Aug 20, 2013 · Wilton Wolverton
  How To Have An Emotional, Physical, and Financial  Self-Reliant Mentality Maybe you feel that you are a bit of a burden emotionally, physically or financially on your friends, family or spouse. As yourself, “Am…
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Are YOU Self Sabotaging Your Life?

Aug 17, 2013 · Wilton Wolverton
Are you a selfsaboteur’ dejour’?? … LOL!! Are you self sabotaging your life? Really, think about it for a moment, are you sub-consciously sabotaging your own success, or worse, knowingly doing it for…
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Hello WORLD! How to turn a NAGATIVE THOUGHT into a PASOUTIVE one (by a 8 year old girl)

Aug 12, 2013 · Wilton Wolverton
Sophia Johnson’s First Blog Yesterday I got invidid to my friends house for a birthday party, YAY!! My mom told me to wash my self , put day cloths on in the morning and…
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Conquer Your Fear & Gain Success!

Aug 9, 2013 · Wilton Wolverton
What are your worst fears?  Now, I’m not talking about the REAL dangers out there in the world such as being hit by a speeding car, but a perceived fear that you…
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How to Guide: Getting What You Want in a Nutshell

Aug 2, 2013 · Wilton Wolverton
Getting What you Want is Easier than You Think! Have you been struggling all your life to make it, or are you content with where you are in life? Are you just…
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Where Have all Our Heroes Gone?

Jul 17, 2013 · Wilton Wolverton
Funny thing, our United States Government honoring our heroes.  With the exception of a few honorable members of Congress and Senate, our leaders have become a bunch of selfish, self centered, politically correct milquetoasts.…
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Cool, Quirky & Fun Social Media Gifts for a Geekling!

Apr 13, 2013 · Wilton Wolverton
Article by Nina Johnson This upcoming holiday season is sure to be a hit with these wacky, fun and down right cool social media related gifts for your Geekling! So, if you…
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