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Unpacking Your Life

Exploring the crossroads of life, security, and self.

Unpacking Your Life

Exploring the crossroads of life, security, and self.

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Being Good at Everything (and Great at Nothing)

Posted on January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 By UPL Admin

There’s a certain kind of professional who doesn’t fit cleanly into a job title or headline. These are the people whose specialists expertise makes them broadly skilled, and who truly embody the concept of specialists expertise broadly skilled individuals in the workplace. They can step into almost any situation, understand…

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The Quiet Reset

Posted on January 1, 2026December 29, 2025 By UPL Admin

Delete. Accept. Forget. Restart. There comes a moment when survival quietly shifts into something else. Not relief, not celebration—just a subtle realization that continuing the same way is no longer sustainable. You begin to understand that carrying everything, everyone, and every version of yourself forward isn’t strength. It’s weight. And…

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Riding Into 50: The Year of the Motorcycle Journey

Posted on October 20, 2025October 19, 2025 By UPL Admin

Turning 50 isn’t something I want to mark with a single party or a single moment. Half a century deserves more than cake and candles — it deserves a journey. That’s why I’ve decided to embark on a 50 year adventure.The real question is: Is 50 a one-day event… or…

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Breaking Others Down Doesn’t Build You Up

Posted on September 21, 2025September 21, 2025 By UPL Admin

In any community-driven organization, mental health plays a crucial role as people come together to share their time, talents, and lived experiences. That is a gift. Whether someone gives an hour, a skill, or a perspective shaped by their personal journey, it deserves to be received with gratitude. Yet too…

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When Leadership Blocks the Conversation

Posted on August 30, 2025August 30, 2025 By UPL Admin

Leadership isn’t about titles. It isn’t about seniority. And it certainly isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room. Leadership is about listening—seeking out perspectives from all levels, weighing them with humility, and using that knowledge to guide decisions. But too often, organizations face a frustrating reality: the higher…

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The Mechanic’s Car Is Always Broken

Posted on August 4, 2025August 4, 2025 By UPL Admin

I was sitting with a good friend the other day, having one of those conversations that meanders through life, work, and all the messy pieces in between. At some point, he asked about the latest crypto theft—if I’d heard anything new from the forensics team. I sighed. “No. And honestly,…

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People. Process. Product. And… Getting Blocked

Posted on July 28, 2025July 30, 2025 By UPL Admin

Over a few months, I had been reaching out to someone I already knew—someone I genuinely respected and thought could be an amazing addition to something I was working on. This wasn’t some random cold outreach. We had a small relationship. We’d crossed paths before. My plan?✅ Grab some lunch…

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Two Writers, One Story: Dinner with Carrie Nyman

Posted on July 12, 2025July 13, 2025 By UPL Admin

Last night was one of those rare and unforgettable evenings that reminds you just how powerful human connection can be. After months of working together to bring Undermined into the world, I finally had the opportunity to meet Carrie Nyman—my ghostwriter, editor, and the emotional compass who helped shape my…

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CryptoCornerShop – A Sellers Perspective…

Posted on July 9, 2025July 12, 2025 By UPL Admin

Selling on CryptoCornerShop.com has been a refreshing experience—equal parts empowering and simple. In a crypto world that often overcomplicates everything, this platform stands out as a clear use case for usability and real-world application. When I signed up as a merchant, the process was streamlined and intuitive. Listing a product?…

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The DigiDollar Reformation: A Call for Financial Sovereignty on DigiByte – #DigiByte $DGB $BTC $LTC

Posted on June 8, 2025 By UPL Admin

In 1517, Martin Luther nailed 95 theses to a church door, igniting the Protestant Reformation — a movement that shattered centralized religious power and returned agency to the people. On June 6, 2025, a DigiByte community member named Sogobi Napiasi dropped something similar — a digital thesis, if you will:…

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Here are some more photos from previous trips...

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Here are some more photos from previous trips...

Here are some old pictures I found when cleaning up stuff...

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Here are some old pictures I found when cleaning up stuff...

Alright, small favor with a big purpose behind it ❤️

Have you been following me? 👀

Lately, I’ve been sharing more of my journey, not for vanity or hype, but because this world is changing fast. I’ve wandered through it in every sense… from real deserts chasing gold, to the digital kind where people lose far more than they expected.

There’s beauty in both. And there are droughts in both too.

I want to share what I find along the way… the wins, the warnings, the lessons most people learn the hard way. Because right now, we’re in the middle of a mental health crisis layered onto a digital landscape where anyone can become a target.

If one post helps someone avoid a mistake, protect themselves, or feel a little less alone, then it’s worth it.

So if you’ve ever supported me (or even just tolerated my rants 😄), I’d really appreciate a like, follow, and share. It helps this message reach the people who might need it most.

Thanks for walking this road with me 🙏

Follow me on:
🔵 facebook: undermined2020
📸 instagram: underminedin2020

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Alright, small favor with a big purpose behind it ❤️

Have you been following me? 👀

Lately, I’ve been sharing more of my journey, not for vanity or hype, but because this world is changing fast. I’ve wandered through it in every sense… from real deserts chasing gold, to the digital kind where people lose far more than they expected.

There’s beauty in both. And there are droughts in both too.

I want to share what I find along the way… the wins, the warnings, the lessons most people learn the hard way. Because right now, we’re in the middle of a mental health crisis layered onto a digital landscape where anyone can become a target.

If one post helps someone avoid a mistake, protect themselves, or feel a little less alone, then it’s worth it.

So if you’ve ever supported me (or even just tolerated my rants 😄), I’d really appreciate a like, follow, and share. It helps this message reach the people who might need it most.

Thanks for walking this road with me 🙏

Follow me on: 
🔵 facebook: undermined2020
📸 instagram: underminedin2020

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All back in the garage... A few more tweaks

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All back in the garage... A few more tweaks

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If you purchased Undermined, leave a review. Appreciate it!

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