Author Archives: GP McClure

About GP McClure

I am a technical writer with over 30 years of writing experience in a variety of subjects and topics, covering a wide range of industries, but specializing in aviation. I have lived in the San Diego California area since 1972 for the most part but spent some years in Japan and Alaska, thanks to the United States Navy. I retired from the Navy in 1992, having served 20 years of active duty in the aviation field.

Taxes and Realityville

I just read an article about budget shortfalls and how states are trying to tax the internet now in order to make up for those shortfalls. In fact California just did that, all in the expectations of receiving a ton … Continue reading

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Learning Nothing the Hard Way

The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning to work on becoming yourself. — Anna Quindlen Related posts: Identifying My Fear for Success Learning, Believing, Implementing

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Identifying My Fear for Success

I have come to the conclusion that I am afraid of making real money. I am afraid of making lots of money. I am terrified of being wealthy. I am so afraid that I have developed a phobia about it. … Continue reading

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What’s this Thing Called Money?

My thoughts on (not) having enough money – Continued. Nothing. Nothing of value, nothing worthwhile in my life meant that something had to change. I realized, at that moment, that I needed to change my style of thinking. Related posts: … Continue reading

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Money? What Money?

My thoughts on (not) having money. One of the biggest problems I have, so I know others have it as well, is a fear of success. I look at my life and wonder why. Why I don’t have any savings, … Continue reading

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My Thoughts

I want to thank you, thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to read this post. I know that you have other things you could be doing but I want to ask you some questions: Related … Continue reading

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