Why Not Admit It… You’re Racist
"What you are aware of you can control. What you are unaware of controls you." Anthony de Mello A good friend told me if I was going to write this, I had first better define racism. Which, as it turns out, is not such an easy thing to do. There are so many...
Why Not Travel?
Note: This is Part 2 of a five-part series on why high school graduates in the United States should skip college. If you aren't young and you aren't planning to go to school, that’s cool. Please read on. There is value in this piece for anyone interested in traveling....
Why Not Skip College?
This is a post for any high-school or college-aged readers who are interested in doing something other than attending college. If this is you, be sure to check out parts 2, 3, 4 and 5 to the Why Not Skip College? series. Links to the other articles can be found at the...
Why Not Apprentice?
Note: This is Part 3 of a 5-Part series on why high school graduates should skip college. The idea is to present ideas to high-school and college-aged students who may be looking for an alternative to a 4 year university. If this is not you, that’s cool. Please read...
Why Not Flip?
"Sometimes you gotta throw yourself in the deep end."Sam Goody This one is for The 'Tucky. When is the last time you flipped? Not a house, not a cup and not your lid. I am talking about a gymnastics style front or back flip. Recently, a group of friends and I went to...
Why Not You?
Two things. First, for the duration of this article I am going to be a dick. I am not a naturally sympathetic person, just ask my younger sister. The "Honest Asshole" is a role I can slide into easily. Second, it is important that you know the question posed in this...
Why Not Vote?
I get it. I used to be just like you. What tripped me up was the wording in the Constitution Technically speaking, the 26th Amendment does read "The right of citizens of the United States, who are 18 years of age or older..." But those guys who wrote that...
Why Not Look Silly?
"If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid." Epictetus Over the past year and a half, I have successfully learned to speak Spanish. I am in no way fluent, but I can hold my own. Aside from living in Spanish-speaking countries, I...
Why Not Stop Using “Why Not?”
"Sometimes, the advice you tell other people is the advice you need to follow." First off, if you have never visited this site before, what I am about to say might make zero sense to you. Feel free to stick along for the ride, but if not, that's cool too. Since...
Why Not Get Lost?
"Not all those who wander are lost." J.R.R. Tolkien If you are looking for a way to spice up your next date night, I have a great suggestion. It is fun. It is an exercise that helps to eliminate expectations and is fantastic practice for letting go of control. You can...