About directchallenges.com:
We live in a society that has always been full of challenges. The world today is more challenging than ever. Today you can’t watch the news without hearing about social media or politics; conspiracy theories are everywhere. There’s so much hate and fear mongering too. All of these things challenge our sanity on an everyday basis. This blog will help unravel all this for you, empowering you to make your own choice when it comes to how to live your life.
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About the Author
This site has articles written by Steven Barasch, unless otherwise noted. From time to time, I may have contributing authors and others contributing full articles. All of my posts are based on my life experiences, and observations. I then research them through valid sources which I list within the article.
My professional career was in the hospitality and entertainment sectors. My focus was on building relationships, and problem-solving. I have taken many seminars and workshops to improve those skills for my career and personal life. I am now retired.
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