Glenn StokinILLUMINATION·Aug 28Member-onlyHow to Stay Motivated to Achieve SuccessLet’s review useful strategies to meet your goals. — How to Stay Motivated You might have many things you want to accomplish, but that could become overwhelming. It would help if you determined what’s essential to you and eliminated the rest. Otherwise, you might reach burnout before getting anywhere. The goals you have remaining could be significant game-changers. …Self Improvement5 min readSelf Improvement5 min read
Glenn StokinThe Startup·May 1, 2020Member-onlyHow I Lost My Rights to a Million Bucks!It’s All About Unintentional Binding Contracts — If you run a small business, the lesson I learned from this colossal mistake might benefit you someday if you ever find yourself in a similar situation. What Is a Binding Contract? You create a binding contract if you begin work on an assignment before signing an agreement. …Legal Contracts5 min readLegal Contracts5 min read
Glenn StokinILLUMINATION·Aug 13Member-onlyHow to Overcome Mental Obstacles to Attain Your Ideal LifeYou can change your life today. — Is your life turning out differently than you intended? Do you think you’ve taken the wrong road and wish you could get to where you originally dreamed of being? Let’s review the obstacles that interfere with building your ideal life and how to change it. Do You Take the Time to Think About Your Objectives? When I have a serious…Self Improvement7 min readSelf Improvement7 min read
Glenn StokinILLUMINATION·May 3Member-onlyBeware of Hackers Spreading Malware With Your ComputerIs your computer infecting your friends? — It starts with hackers getting their malware into your computer by sending emails asking you to open an attachment. Naturally, something in the email is enticing, and you don’t think twice about it. So you open the email or click a link, and the frenzy begins. Hackers use several methods…Computer Security6 min readComputer Security6 min read
Glenn StokinILLUMINATION·Feb 13, 2020Member-onlyThe Hassle of Firing a Healthcare Aide for AbuseYou might encounter a frivolous lawsuit. — This article is a personal account of the challenges involved with firing an eldercare aide I had hired for my 97-year-old Aunt. If you ever need to fire an eldercare aide that isn’t working out well for your elderly family member, you might find yourself defending a frivolous lawsuit. …Litigation6 min readLitigation6 min read
Glenn StokinNavigating Life and Relationships·Jun 16, 2020Member-onlyDiscussions With a Scientologist Asking for AdviceLearn what happens when family members are isolated in a cult. — When family members are in a cult, they are isolated from other family members. When their own children grow up in that cult, removed from any communication, they fail to bond with other family members. That lack of closeness carries forward into adult life even though communication begins to develop. …Scientology6 min readScientology6 min read
Glenn StokinAlternative Perspectives·Dec 9, 2021Life Is Like a Game of ChessWe need to look ahead to plan a perfect future. — Many people go through life handling their daily affairs without considering the long-term effect of their decisions. It’s the same with the game of chess. My dad taught me how to play chess at an early age. I learned to look ahead several moves to decide the best strategy. …Decision Making Process2 min readDecision Making Process2 min read