-Isms: Views on life in rural America

I’m not sure who first said this, but it’s true: You can’t have a million-dollar dream on a minimum wage work ethic.

I know it’s true. Teaching and freelancing both required a high level of energy, with long and unpredictable hours. The news cycle, along with business owner responsibilities, exist 24/7, and like my father-in-law told me, “You work twice as hard when you’re responsible to earn your own living.”

P.S. I’m not a millionaire … not yet (wink, wink) … and my million-dollar dream keeps expanding.

The world of work - and the lack of individuals proactively job searching - have been on...