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Value is More Than $

March 21, 2025 ~ Billy's Briefs ~ Leave a comment

I feel that it is necessary to point out something obvious that seems to be drifting from our collective perspective. Value is more than just a monetary concept.  We live in a society that is predominately concerned with the economy and exponential growth. It is indeed necessary for a global society to have systems for … Continue reading Value is More Than $

Midlife Whatchamacallit

March 14, 2025 ~ Billy's Briefs ~ 2 Comments

For the past few years I have been going through the middle portion of my life. At least I hope that this is the middle. Tomorrow is never truly known. Let’s just say I’m in the middle of life expectancy according to the averages of my era and region.  When I turned forty three years … Continue reading Midlife Whatchamacallit

Coalitions and Information

March 4, 2025 ~ Billy's Briefs ~ Leave a comment

The democratic political system is about cooperation and compromise. Passing legislation and winning elections hinge on these two ideals. In order for any politician to gain the support needed to get elected their message needs to appeal to a wide array of people. These people need not agree on everything, but they do need to agree … Continue reading Coalitions and Information

Words Matter – Want v. Need

February 7, 2025 ~ Billy's Briefs ~ Leave a comment

**A quick note** Hello reader. Thanks for finding the time to visit and take in my perspective. I write because it is a way to make sense of the things that I struggle with in my own life. When I write I find I’m able to cut through the clutter and noise of the outside … Continue reading Words Matter – Want v. Need

Control the Controllables

January 31, 2025 ~ Billy's Briefs ~ Leave a comment

Controlling the controllables is a very simple concept that I was first introduced to about twenty years ago when I was managing restaurants. It was the mantra of one of my regional managers. At the time, I agreed to take a job in central Florida as an assistant manager at a location that was in … Continue reading Control the Controllables

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Billy Swart

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I have a background in journalism and writing. My current role is as a father, husband, and small business owner. There is plenty to write about these days. Without the pressure of deadlines I’m using this platform as a place to take a deeper and more thoughtful dive into the problems and potential solutions of our society, at least as far as I see them. I hope you find some value in my perspective. Thanks for reading.

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