Tag Archives: advice

Don’t Set Your Happiness Budget Too Low

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Austin

I was raised by a very frugal woman to be extremely tight with money, Modern Philosophers. Don’t get me wrong, this philosophy has certainly come in handy at times.  It helped me to put myself through college on only a … Continue reading →

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Self-Improvement Hack: Don’t Say It!

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Austin

I think I’ve finally discovered something positive about social media, Modern Philosophers! Now I will admit that comment was somewhat provocative and controversial.  Did it make you want to say something mean or snarky in reply?  Have you already gone … Continue reading →

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5 Things You Should Never Do At A Job Interview

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Austin

I’ve gotten a lot of emails, Modern Philosophers, asking me why I haven’t written any advice posts lately.  I’m a sucker for caving to peer pressure, so here’s a new post in which I share some pearls of wisdom. 5 … Continue reading →

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Give Yourself The Gift Of Nothing

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Austin

Trying to find the right present for someone gives me anxiety, Modern Philosophers. You’re probably asking yourself, “What doesn’t give you anxiety, Austin?” and you would definitely have a point. Gift giving didn’t earn a place on the Plethora of … Continue reading →

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How To Date Someone Who Won’t Wear A Mask

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Austin

I’ve been getting a ridiculous amount of emails asking (demanding!) that I write a new Dating Tips post, Modern Philosophers. To be honest, I was confused by the requests.  Wouldn’t it be irresponsible of me to encourage people to date … Continue reading →

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Rename The Rooms Of Your House To Fight Cabin Fever

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Austin

There was some recent polling done at The House on the Hill, Modern Philosophers, and residents were asked if they were slowly descending into madness from being isolated due to the Coronavirus outbreak. A startling 100% of respondents answered in … Continue reading →

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Live Every Day Like It’s Friday

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Austin

I recently heard someone say “Live every day like it’s your last”, Modern Philosophers, and I wondered what the hell was wrong with that person. The individual was on some news show, talking about the Coronavirus, and I think they … Continue reading →

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Just Be Thankful

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Austin

It really is a very simple concept, Modern Philosophers… Just be thankful! It’s almost ridiculous that we need a holiday to remind us to express our gratitude, but I don’t mind being nudged towards a certain emotion as long as … Continue reading →

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Advice I Wish I’d Been Given

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Austin

One of my good friends turns thirty today, Modern Philosophers. Understandably, she is upset because society has led her to believe that turning thirty is a bad thing.  I beg to differ. As she was lamenting hitting this milestone, I … Continue reading →

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Do Not Propose On Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Austin

I might not have any plans for Valentine’s Day, Modern Philosophers, but if I did have a special someone, I can tell you with one hundred percent certainty what I would not be doing… Asking her to marry me. I … Continue reading →

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