A person on Quora asked me, “What would you do if you had no job, no food, no credit, no money, no relatives or friends? What would be your immediate plan to get out of poverty?” This is how I responded: First, I would go to the Department of Social Services and get welfare money. … Read more
Last December, I turned 28. I didn’t really have friends, and I didn’t have the money I’m used to having, so I did something different for my birthday. I mean, sure, I had a birthday dinner the day before at Takami Sushi and Robata, my favorite sushi restaurant, from which I’m surprised people showed up to. … Read more
Of course not. It creates comfort and security. It is wrong though, to put money at the forefront of your life and to tear down everyone around you to get what you want. Having good ethics and morals are the key to a good foundation for anyone who lives in this world we share. — … Read more
In the beginning of the year 2013, I was a nobody. I was broke, boring, going to a day job, being a student, and just being bored of life. I wasn’t really entertaining myself or really doing anything. I was just wasting space and all my time and energy. I was a complete loser who … Read more
Someone on Quora had asked me this question: He said “I have a problem where I always feel guilty when someone criticizes me even when I know I am correct. I always blame myself and agree with them even though I know they are wrong. This is self-defeating behavior, and I get upset afterwards for … Read more
What Should I Do to be a Real Man? Accept who you are. Live in your own skin. Let go of your worries. Become self confident. Be genuine, honest and sincere. On occasion, open doors for others. Believe and have passion in something. Anything really. Or as Bruce Lee would say, “Be like Water.” — Originally … Read more
Change how you feel about him or her. Dismiss the value he or she had in your life. Easy solution, right? Not really. It’s harder than it sounds. A lot harder. Nearly impossible. It took me six whole years to get over my ex, who I dated when I was 21. Six whole years of … Read more
Some background information about the person that asked this question: “My boyfriend and I go to the same college. He ended up graduating and got a job at a startup. We are still dating (long distance for 2+ years) and are pretty serious about each other. I already got a job at MNC, which is a consultancy … Read more
I used to think that poor people were poor because it was their own fault. They made their own decisions that led them down to a path of misery. Then I became poor. So I understood that sometimes, stuff happens and people end up in weird places. I finally understood that some things are out … Read more
Department of Social Services. EBT. Step 1. Go to Social Services office. Step 2. Wait in line. Step 3. Talk to person behind counter. Express what you need. Step 4. Wait around. Step 5. Get called by social worker. Step 6. Answer questions. Step 7. Get EBT card. Step 8. Find business that accepts EBT. … Read more