I’m a father, husband, author, and a business professional that appreciates inspiration and isn’t afraid of perspiration to succeed. — Jim Lord

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PHYSICAL

• I’m addicted to these Bluetooth headphones built into a soft sleep-mask. I travel frequently on long flights and sleeping with air pods or traditional over-the-ear headphones is uncomfortable to say the least! These Bluetooth sleep masks are affordable and a lifesaver on long flights!
• I recently purchased a knife from Origin Handcrafted. These knives are hand crafted from antique sawmill blades that have historically high levels of carbon, making them the perfect hard steel for long-lasting knife blades. Each knife is unique and is a great addition to any home or workshop.
• I absolutely love listening to vinyl records on my Sonos turntable and speaker. It’s a bit pricey, but the craftsmanship and sound quality of Sonos are second-to-none. I’m listening to Simon and Garfunkel’s greatest hits while creating this post right now!

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DIGITAL

• Picstudio has been one of the best AI sites I’ve found to create amazing portraits and headshots with a huge variety of themes, helping with your social media profiles without having to hire a professional photographer. My family couldn’t tell my images were created by AI!
• When your kids go away to college, you’ll want to make sure you maintain power-of-attorney for medical decisions. We trusted Mama Bear Legal Forms to help secure multi-state legal documentation to protect our kids in the event of a medical emergency while being out-of-state and away from home.

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INVISIBLE

“Be patient, but don’t wait.”

My son and his best friend were having a discussion when his friend offered this simple yet profound piece of advice. I’m often amazed when someone cites and impressive quote or one-liner, but it’s even more profound when it comes from this younger generation! You can view it here.

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05/21/25