Author Archives: upwardsoftwenty

About upwardsoftwenty

Family man with two lovely daughters and a beautiful wife. I work in the Real Estate industry and own two small businesses. I enjoy fishing and life in general.

How to Get Back on Track

Posted on June 22, 2017 by upwardsoftwenty

I need your help to get three areas of my life back on track. Please comment, share and post. Thanks, JB Continue reading →

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Alliant Credit Union- $5000 Contest

Posted on June 16, 2017 by upwardsoftwenty

Alliant Credit Union is running a contest and will give the winner $5,000 just for writing a 150-300 example of the best financial decision you have ever made. Here is what I put. Short and sweet. “The smartest decision I … Continue reading →

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Odd Chore April

Posted on April 4, 2017 by upwardsoftwenty

If you make your bed every morning you will have accomplished the first task of the day. It will give you a small sense of pride and it will encourage you to do another task and another and another.

By the end of the day, that one task completed will have turned into many tasks completed. Making your bed will also reinforce the fact that little things in life matter.” Admiral McRaven Continue reading →

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Hatchimals and a Coworker

Posted on February 8, 2017 by upwardsoftwenty

Back in September my wife was showing me a list of the hottest toys for the upcoming Holiday season. She then proceeded to show me the two Hatchimals that she had purchased for our daughters for Christmas. Immediately I thought … Continue reading →

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My 1st Hatchet Project

Posted on January 14, 2017 by upwardsoftwenty

My 1st attempt at restoring an old discarded hatchet. Continue reading →

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2016 Debates – My Thoughts

Posted on September 27, 2016 by upwardsoftwenty

I will not start a political post just wanted to throw out a funny Meme that came to mind last night while watching the Debacle… I mean Debate. My love for #Seinfeld will always remain.

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Goodbye to The Deuce

Posted on April 20, 2016 by upwardsoftwenty

Well last Monday, April 11th, 2016 was the last day I was able to spend time with one of the loves of my life: my 2001 Chevy Silverado. I had purchased this truck from my wife’s uncle and had enjoyed … Continue reading →

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A post to my Mother.

Posted on March 30, 2016 by upwardsoftwenty

Yesterday was my Mother’s birthday. This day was different from most since this was the first Birthday since she passed late last year. I know this post has nothing to do with my blog but I feel like since no one … Continue reading →

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I’m Actually Going to Sell Something (1 of 2)

Posted on March 3, 2016 by upwardsoftwenty

1st post about a 1900’s wooden chair project. Continue reading →

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What would you do?

Posted on December 9, 2015 by upwardsoftwenty

Well, what would you do? I asked this to different people that I interact with on a daily basis. The answers were: Fishing and relaxing. Spending more time with family, kids especially. Find a second job and save the extra … Continue reading →

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