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For all those who are striving for happiness and
success in their personal and professional lives.

After 21 years on my first domain, I launched this all-new, ad-free website so I could continue to encourage and help others through my writing and special services. Everything I write is based on decades of personal and business experience that reflects my life-related interests, philosophy, and Christian beliefs.

Timely Quotes

“As God leads us through a fallen world, we all learn about balancing things like grace and truth; forgiveness and judgment; loving God and loving others; leading and submitting; faith and works; and living a confident, courageous life in service of God our Father while holding Him in reverent fear in all we do.” – Dan Balow, from “Fearful Writing” on Steve Laube Blog

“If you can’t sleep, then get up and do something instead of lying there and worrying. It’s the worry that gets you, not the loss of sleep.” – Dale Carnegie

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Visit the ARTICLES Table of Contents page for content in 14 life-related topic categories. Here you’ll be linked to my newest content and dozens of my most popular and timeless articles, reports, and PDF documents, all relative to current times.

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THIS MONTH'S
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NEW: “Personal Musings” post: How to Chronicle Your Life or a Specific Time In It. It’s important to keep a written record of what you’re doing when you start a new life endeavor or move into a new area of learning and growth.

• How to Find Your God-Given Mission in Life. This writing was inspired by Eric Metaxas’ interview with Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson, and Tim Tebow, who shared how faith impacted their careers.

• How to Be All You Can Be. How do you prefer to live? Being pushed and pressed by others, or pulled and stretched as you reach for your dream? Here’s perspective on this topic from someone with a lifetime of experience as a self-employed individual.

NEW: Brabec Real Life Bulletin: Has Your Identity Been Leaked In a Security Breach? Most likely, yes, which means your identity is on the Dark Web. If cybercriminals don’t have your personal and financial information yet, they will keep trying to get it so they can sell it on the Dark Web to buyers who could destroy your life.

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Remembering Harry
1927 – 2005

Barbara and Harry Brabec —partners in both life and business for nearly 44 years. Barbara's memoir of their unusual and adventurous musical life together is documented in The Drummer Drives! Everybody Else Rides.

• Remembering Harry Brabec. Barbara's tribute documents Harry's unusual and amazing professional life, with historical music information and colorful stories and photos.

• A Widow’s Thoughts and Advice. A PDF collection of Barbara's series of articles for widows and other grieving hearts.

My Favorite "Harryisms"

“The world is round, but I am square.”

“He was always difficult, but he never was a bore.”

“I have a weight problem. When it comes to eating, I can hardly wait.”

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