Dan J. Harkey

Master Educator | Business & Finance Consultant | Mentor

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Dan’s personal and professional growth guide can be a powerful tool for success. Dan's many articles cover success practices, such as goal setting and time management, sales approaches like relationship building and negotiation, time allocation, and reinventing yourself.

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Does the average Adult High School Graduate Have the Educational Level of a 7th- or 8th-Grader?

Short answer: Yes- based on current U.S. data, the average adult high school graduate reads at roughly a 7th to 8th grade level. Here’s the breakdown with citations:

“Taking a Quick Overview Assessment:”

Take a quick look at the situation, book, website, article, class, or meeting agenda, or subject to get a sense of it.

Self-Awareness vs. Situational Awareness: Part II of II

Self-awareness makes you honest. Situational awareness makes you effective. Together, they make you dangerous in the best possible way.

Self-Awareness vs. Situational Awareness: Part I of II

The Two Lenses That Decide How You Show Up—and How You Survive

(Deep Fake) Contemporary Media Manipulation (2020s)

Detection, Deflection, and Right-Thinkings:

The Spoon-Fed World of Individual Thoughts, Interpretations, and Opinions:

How Power Shapes What We Call “Reality”

“Fat Cat”

How a Pudgy Insult Became a Political Power Word

The Nightly Glass of Red Wine in 2026: Still a Vibe—Just Not a Vitamin

If your evening has a soundtrack, there’s a decent chance it includes the soft glug-glug of red wine hitting a glass. For years, that sound came with a comforting footnote: “This might be good for me.” In 2026, science hasn’t exactly corked the bottle—but it has rewritten the label: less is better, and “health benefits” are no longer the main tasting note.

The Nightly Glass of Red Wine in 2026:

From “Heart-Healthy” to Clear-Eyed Tradeoff

“Life in the Fast Lane” (Eagles)

“Life in the Fast Lane” sounds like freedom with the pedal floored—until you realize it’s written like a warning label. Built on a snarling Joe Walsh riff and framed by Don Henley and Glenn Frey’s sharp-eyed storytelling, it captures the seductive velocity of 1970s Los Angeles and the inevitable crash that prompts listeners to reflect on the risks and illusions of modern life.

Dragging His (Hers, It’s) Feet: Part II of II

The Origins and Journey of a Timeless Idiom

Dragging His (Her, It’s) Feet: Quick Read- Part I of II

A Phrase That Speaks Volumes

Family Estate Clean Outs:

What was essential to Grandma may not be important to the kids and grandkids!

Our Stuff and The 80/20 Rule:

Most households live like museums—curating, storing, and maintaining far more than they actually use. The 80/20 rule offers a practical way to identify what’s essential and what’s just taking up space, helping you focus on what truly matters in your home and life. Clutter isn’t just what’s on your floors—it’s what’s occupying your bandwidth, adding unnecessary stress and mental load.

When Household Clutter Creates a Locked Cage Without an Exit:

The Psychology Behind “Cleaning Paralysis”—and How to Break It

Slouching Toward Gomorrah: Key Terms in Robert Bork’s Book- Part II

Exploring the Mind of an Intellectual Giant: His level of thought is Captivating.