Daily Reflections

Shill Bidding & The Erosion Of Trust There is a quiet exhaustion settling over the hobby, and it’s not just coming from too many releases

Calling All Influencers There’s no denying how much influence athletes, celebrities, and creators now carry beyond the field, screen, or stage. We see personal brands

Setting & Protecting Healthy Boundaries For me, setting healthy boundaries is no longer optional, it’s essential. They’re obligations that shape how I live each day.

The Moment You Stop Waiting There’s a phrase I’ve heard my entire life: If you have an idea, go for it. If you have a

Advanced Insanity At Right Choice Recovery, the facility I work at part-time where I lead gambling-addiction groups several nights a week, ‘advanced insanity’ is a

An Open Letter To Addiction Dear Addiction, There are moments when we think of you like a toxic ex—the one who made us feel alive

Collecting Your Favorite Team On A Budget I have had several favorite teams throughout my lifetime. The New England Patriots (before they won any Super

The Emotional Whiplash Of Recovery Mood swings are one of the most misunderstood parts of active addiction – and one of the most frustrating parts

The Season For Reflecting The holidays have a way of softening the edges of time. Even when everything feels busy, there’s an undercurrent of reflection

The Price Of A Number Several headlines hit the hobby this past week, and together they highlight an important truth about modern collecting—one worth understanding,

The Comeback Is Stronger Than The Setback There is a quiet lie that lives inside setback. It tells you the mistake defines you. That the

Collecting Your Favorite Player On A Budget There comes a time in one’s life when we must admit the truth that our moms did not