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Mark Whitby
The Micro‑Retirement Revolution: For Gen Z, Boomers & Everyone Between

Micro‑retirements—moderately long career breaks focused on travel, wellness, or personal projects—have emerged as a cross‑generational movement. From Gen Z seeking early-life flexibility to Boomers “un‑retiring” for passion pursuits, the trend is reshaping expectations around work and retirement. Fueled by remote‑work tools and mental‑health awareness, micro‑retirements offer a purposeful pause for clarity, learning or rejuvenation. Investors and employers are responding with new travel‑friendly housing, wellness benefits and sabbatical policies. This article explores how intentional career pauses benefit individuals of all ages—and

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Just Me
Mark Whitby
Understanding Generations: A Quick Guide to Who’s Who and Why It Matters

Understanding Generations: A Quick Guide to Who’s Who and Why It Matters Every generation has its own unique lens on the world, shaped by the events, technologies, and cultural shifts of its time. From the stoic resilience of the Silent Generation to the screen-native instincts of Gen Alpha, understanding these generational groups helps us make sense of how people think, communicate, and connect across workspaces, families, and societies. Let me break down the key generational cohorts who they are, when

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Facebook
Mark Whitby
Facebook Pokes in 2025: The Retro Feature You Didn’t Know Still Exists And How to Use It

Wondering if you can still poke someone on Facebook in 2025? You absolutely can—and it’s surprisingly easy if you know where to look! This step-by-step guide shows you how to poke friends using both the Facebook website and mobile app. Whether you’re feeling nostalgic for early social media days or just want a playful way to reconnect, poking remains one of Facebook’s hidden gems. Plus, there’s even a Bring Back the Poke Facebook Group full of fans working to revive

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Idealogy
Mark Whitby
The Value Of Knowledge And The Cost

Finding customers who value your knowledge, experience and skill is really imortant. I saw this story on a facebook post and thought it was a clever way to reming us how valuable we are and perhaps a way to share that value to potential customers. A customer asked me how much it would cost to do this job, and I told him it was $1500. He responded, “Isn’t that a bit pricey for this job?” So I asked him, “What

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Just Me
Mark Whitby
Why Starting a YouTube Channel Over 40 is Your Golden Ticket to Impact, Income and a Lasting Legacy

Ready to start a YouTube channel but think you’ve missed the boat because you’re over 40? Think again! Your life experience, skills, and wisdom are exactly what makes you uniquely qualified for YouTube success. Discover how to easily get started, make money with YouTube through diverse avenues like AdSense, affiliate marketing, brand deals, and digital products, and find your niche. This guide offers practical tips for YouTube for beginners over 40, from overcoming camera shyness to growing your YouTube audience

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Just Me
Mark Whitby
Why 10 Squats Every 45 Minutes Might Be the Best Health Hack You’ve Never Tried

Why 10 Squats Every 45 Minutes Might Be the Best Health Hack You’ve Never Tried Let me paint you a picture. You’re deep into your 3rd coffee, email tabs are multiplying like rabbits, and your legs are in the same position they were two hours ago: unmoved, uncaring, and, frankly, forgotten. But what if I told you that doing just 10 bodyweight squats every 45 minutes could have a bigger impact on your blood sugar and overall health than a

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Just Me
Mark Whitby
WhatsApp: Add music to your status

New: Add music to your status 🎵 Whatever you’re sharing with status, you can now use music to match your mood. Just tap the music note icon when creating your status.

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Idealogy
Mark Whitby
Why Chasing Happiness Keeps You Miserable (And What to Do Instead)

We’ve been sold the wrong dream.

Happiness is flashy. It spikes and fades. It depends on outside stuff going your way.

Contentment? It’s quieter — and way more powerful.

You don’t have to chase it. You just have to notice it.

A good coffee. A deep breath. The fact you’re still here, still trying.

Happiness wears out. Contentment wears in.

Less chasing. More noticing.

✨ Maybe “enough” was already here. ✨

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