Rich Conversations: 004. John Kammer

Show notes from episode 004 of Rich Conversations with John Kammer. Answers are cut down to fit into writing format. How long have you lived in Chicago? I’ve been in the city just over six years. Lived all on the northside. I signed a sublet on Diversey and Pine Grove when I first got here.…

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Dear Ricardo: Two New Habits Improved My Life

Inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s letters in Dear Theo, I write letters to my future self about everyday life and events to be more grateful and mindful.   March 26, 2019   Dear Ricardo,   As you are aware, I’ve been on a kick of self-improvement lately. I have found, among other things, that two recent…

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Book Rec: Digital Minimalism

If you’re not in Hollywood, less screen time is better.   For the last six months, I haven’t worn headphones during my commutes. I began looking around me in the train car, known as the “L” in Chicago. The amount of people staring at their phones or wearing headphones alarms me. I’ve decided it’s not…

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Dear Ricardo: We Need Help to Realize Dreams.

Inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s letters in Dear Theo, I write letters to my future self about everyday life and events. January 21, 2019   Dear Ricardo,   It’s winter now. It’s fifteen degrees and half a foot of snow is on the ground. I’m enjoying it more than I thought I would. The weather encourages…

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Book Rec: Sacred Hoops

The Chicago Bulls dominated the ’90s not solely because Michael Jordan. Phil Jackson applied a philosophy and created a oneness that transcended basketball. You probably know who Phil Jackson is. He earned 11 championship rings as a coach, the most in NBA History. This post is about his book, Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons from a…

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