Charles (Chuck) Kensinger

I did not know what FOMO was either. It is the acronym for fear of missing out. I have heard of hydrophobia, acrophobia, and other fears over the years. This is a new one for me. It is like the bucket list and other thoughts shared by celebrities and others who have more money and time, than brains.

I have gotten past the age where I was supposed to buy the sports car, divorce my wife, and marry the trophy wife. I get the idea that some men want something other than what they have. I am sure this concept is not limited to men. Women also have a problem with the greener grass in other pastures.

I want to be like the Apostle Paul. “I am always content in all circumstances.” Philippians 4:12 This is the official Chuck version and is a short segment. Contentment is being satisfied with what you have. Most of us want more. Some of us will never have enough.

After college, my first three jobs lasted around six months. I left the first because of problems with management. The second was better. Not really what I wanted to do. I wanted Monday through Friday from eight to five. An office job sounded better than what I had so far.

My next position was as marketing director for a small privately owned company. They were expanding their product lines and moving into a new industry. I shot some photos for a new catalog, and they offered me a full-time job.

I accepted it and spent the next six months developing the new advertising materials for the next two years. We even made a ten-year plan. The day I delivered the proofs to the printer was when I was laid off. I never learned how our plans worked out.

My next opportunity was as a retail salesman. In a few weeks, I was promoted to management. Then to the wholesale company that owned the stores. They gave me a chance as an assistant manager. Shortly after that, the purchasing agent resigned, and my two previous bosses recommended me for that position.

I agreed to take it and liked it so well that I left them for another company that needed a PA. This gave me another chance to move up. I stayed with that firm for twenty-five years. I was PA, office manager, salesman, customer service representative, and operations manager. I left there and returned to purchasing.

I retired as a purchasing manager for a manufacturer. I never pushed for a position or pay increase. When I went to a new position, I always expected more money for taking on additional responsibilities. Money has not been a motivating factor for me.

I have been asked why I do not charge for my writing. To this point, I have not added any premium material and charged a fee for those items. This will be changing soon. I have books that I have written and others I am in the process of finishing. I am creating videos and study materials that are costing me to produce. If I accept payment for what I produce, I will be able to afford to be more creative.

I have learned much in my business life as a purchasing agent, salesman, and management. One thing that I am certain of is you get a better product when you pay than when it is free. Another truth I have found is that if something costs you nothing you see little or no value in it. Unfortunately, I have also been overcharged for services and products.

When you subscribe to the premium material, the sooner you sign up, the less you will pay. It will take me some time to load everything that I have already produced. Some of it will be finished at the time of publishing. Other stories will be growing as I work on them, and you will be watching that creative process. I will continue to offer materials for no charge. Keep checking this site as I try to offer what you enjoy.

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