911,000 Downward Job Revision (Sept. 9th, 2025): Is it Time to Update Your Resume?

A recent revision in the  BLS Job report September 9th, 2025 showed a decline of 911,000 non-farm payroll jobs, signaling a weaker-than-expected job market. This could add pressure to lower interest rates, but in the meantime, it may also mean tougher competition for available positions.

Is It Time to Update Your Resume?

Now may be a good time to refresh your resume, strengthen your skills, and think strategically about which jobs are likely to grow or decline in the coming years. One way to do this is by paying attention to economic data and job trend reports. CEO outlooks, investment plans, and hiring intentions can also provide clues about the types of skills that will be in demand.

If you identify gaps between your current abilities and market needs, you can take steps to close them—whether by gaining new experience, pursuing training, or continuing your education. Having a clear direction in your career will help you adapt to changes and stay competitive. What you want to avoid is waiting until it’s too late and realizing your skills are outdated. Today’s workforce requires continuous updating and lifelong learning to thrive.

How to Update Your Resume for the 2025 Job Hunt-Evelyn Waugh

Is Diet More Important Than Activity in Weight Loss? A Personal Look at a Modified Vegan Approach

As the saying goes, you can’t outrun a bad diet. Ultra-processed foods may be driving much of today’s disease burden. Many people have known this for years, but it often takes time before such ideas reach the mainstream.

I think I lost about 5+ lbs. 2 months.
Don't laugh at the hair....
I'm going to regrow it. 
Lesson learned.

I’ve been working on my own diet for some time, and I think it’s starting to pay off. I’m active and work out often—not so much with weights, but with a variety of activities ranging from yoga to kickboxing.

There were times when I spent hours in the gym every day. While I looked decent, I still couldn’t reach the level of performance I wanted. Things started to come together only after I adjusted my diet. At first, I went vegan to push myself to eat more fruits and vegetables, relying on plant-based proteins like beans and spinach.

Later, I added fish and small amounts of other meat back into my meals. What I didn’t do was run out and grab burgers or steaks. I don’t believe meat is inherently bad—clean, high-quality meat can be beneficial—but I was experimenting, and the shift felt right. A big factor was probably eating nutrient-rich but not calorie-dense fruits and vegetables.

I don’t own a scale (there may be one in the closet but I haven't seen it in a while), but I did have to buy a new belt recently because my pants kept sliding down—so I guess it’s working. The study below also shows that we tend to burn about the same number of calories now as in the past and across different activity levels (excluding extreme athletes), which reinforces the idea that diet plays the bigger role.

You can't outrun a bad diet. Food — not lack of exercise — fuels obesity, study finds

 *I have a fitness trainer license and yoga license in case you need some help. I can give you a pretty good rate.

Q3 2025 Survey Highlights Executive Confidence and Concerns

The Conference Board serves as a strong indicator of the economy and reflects the thoughts and expectations of CEOs. Upon reading, it becomes evident that technology is crucial, as is the need to upskill employees. Individuals from various industries will interpret the data differently based on their specific interests and goals. 

CEO confidence plays a significant role in determining whether they will invest in capital expenditures, which could impact domestic development. Whether you are an executive or a student, considering upskilling is essential. Those who have recently updated their skills may be in a better position than those who have not. Engaging in self-study and gaining relevant experience is also beneficial. 

AI and technology tools are rapidly transforming manufacturing and the way we work, so staying current with these skills is crucial.

Confidence Board Revived in Q3 2025 but CEOs Remain Cautious

 

Picture of Patriotism in Simple Ways September

The other day I was out with a friend and I was chasing down a great picture of a tourist ship, blue water and the moon. I had the wrong type of camera and wasn't able to get it to come in clear. However, as I turned around I saw the glowing sunset on Escanaba harbor. I took a couple shots and one of them turned out well. I put it in my product gallery The Walking Path. The individual picture is a Patriotic September: Escanaba Escanaba Harbor

Also if you want a specific size I can get it a little cheaper than my gallery which is designed for different products. However, normal printing I can do myself and I can give you a good price. 

This town is a great place to live and play. Many great memories created here. 

Patriotic September: Escanaba Escanaba Harbor

'Back Our Red' and Kindness Rocks in Delta County

Back Our Red and Kindess Rocks help us think about what public service means and how it impacts the many lives they touch. People who engage in firefighting and other first responder activities are a different breed than others. They feel a sense of duty and pride in helping people thrive and contributing to the safety of people within their communities. 

Kindness Rocks does a lot of things for the community including free mini libraries and raising awarenss of important causes. One can buy a t-shirt from them to show your support for firefighters. I came across this the other day at an event. 

I have a great amount of respect for firefighters and what they do for people. 

You can check out their group on Facebook Kindness Rocks

*If you want to donate to a great fire department and an auto hose roller please send me a message to the right. Tax deductible. 

The Development of Economic Clusters: Innovative Competitiveness of Locational We-Economics (Kindle Version)

I’ve been studying and thinking about economic clusters for nearly 15 years. My approach hasn’t always followed traditional economic lines—I’ve blended it with non-traditional social perspectives to better understand the microtransactions that form the backbone of an economic system. Too often, we’re socialized into conventional economic thinking, which overlooks the millions of small social and economic interactions that make an economy resilient and thriving. These dynamics can operate at the local level, helping communities hedge against market shifts, or at the regional (or even national) level, where broader industry collaboration takes place.

The book grew out of 350+ pages of writing and reviewing other research and condesced into under 50 so the idea can be better understood. It distills these ideas into a simple, concise framework for how a TRIC—Transactional Rapid Innovation Cluster—could potentially be built with the right local, regional, or national support. There may be organic and structured methods of doing this.

While the book is meant primarily as food for thought, research suggests that such microtransactions could, in fact, be measured and applied to improve economic development and human capital formation. Done well, this could evolve into a sustainable economic engine that benefits both local communities and wider stakeholders (i.e. investors, other areas, other industries). Who doesn't love thriving communities or industries?

I’ll be writing a number of short pieces like this to help promote the book. They are just thoughts and ideas on a line of thinking. It’s part of a small series that also includes two related works—one focused on individual leadership, and another on socialized economic development. Together, they offer complementary perspectives, each adding something new to the conversation. An economic system is complex so don't expect anyone to have a complete understanding or solution. However, it is possible to see the merit in looking at things in a new way for a modern digital era of AI.

You can review and purchase by clicking the link. They might make good birthday gifts, send to your relatives, and just buy and burn in a barrel so you might want to stock up!!!!! 😆$9.50 Kindle Edition (at the time of this post.).

The Development of Economic Clusters: Innovative Competitiveness of Locational We-Economics 

Sustainable Local Food: Garden, worm, fishing, and nutrition

One of my organic garden boxes.
I built a few.

This is a little funny in its own way, but it’s also worth thinking about. I built a garden that I don’t water or weed nearly as much as I should. Things did grow, but they were all pretty small. The water level was fine, but the weeds quickly overran everything. Still, I’m learning as I go—especially about new ways to create sustainable nutrition. At some point, I’ve even thought about buying a small plot of land for a larger hobby farm, though for now I’ll just keep experimenting with my organic raised garden boxes.

I found some worms recently, and since I like fishing, I started thinking about how it all connects. If I grow food in the garden, find a worm, use the worm to catch a fish, and then return the fish guts to the garden as fertilizer, I’ve created a small, sustainable ecosystem. That feels like a win. By the way, Escanaba has some great fishing. It would be nice if the DNR added a hatchery there to boost tourism, strengthen fish populations, and support sustainable health. Just a thought.

San Diego, on the other hand, is very eco-friendly, though there doesn't seem to be much room for community gardens. It would be interesting to see more encouragement for backyard and rooftop gardens in urban areas. Who doesn't love beautiful flowers, gardens, and general increased greenery. It has social and economic value.

Nutrition is important. As our planet’s population grows, we need to be more mindful about protecting the Great Lakes and other natural wonders. We could revive commercial fishing, strengthen local food sources, improve nutrition, and generate more revenue. Using license and permit funds in the area strictly for protecting the Great Lakes seems like a smart way to build that connection. The more we take from Mother Earth, the more we should give back to enhance the whole—a balance that should bank in Mother Natures favor to improve our ecosystem over time.

As a side note. Of course, not everyone sees it that way, but you might find the idea interesting. Also I'm a certified fitness and yoga trainer if you would like some help I will provide a reasonable rate. Both are good for other fitness activities like boxing, climbing, dance, etc....

Research shows significant environmental benefits of local food production