Neurospicy Observations
Hyperdivergent is the umbrella that covers all the special interests I entertain as a diagnosed autistic. I share my experiences and observations about genealogy, gardening, poetry, food, food preservation, life planning, and digital assets at this site. The newsletters I send out cover progress I’m making in developing digital assets about those topics. In the process, perhaps you can learn how your knowledge, your passions and hobbies, and your lifestyle can drive income into your pocket and down generations through digital legacies you can pass on to your beneficiaries for them to continue or to sell.
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Why Listen to Li’l Ol’ Me?
I’ll be brief:
In 2005 I graduated with a 4.0 master’s degree in history from DePaul University, along with becoming a Filson Fellow, a research fellow for Kentucky Historical Society, and a member of Phi Alpha Theta.
I learned how to write with citations in 2005, even though I knew journalism well. The Colorado Press Association awarded 13 awards to me in 1995, along with their “Shining Star” award.
In 2005 I also began to write for the now defunct BuyAndHold.com and stayed with that online financial institution for a decade, learning the ins-and outs of investments. Another gig with the print publication, Better Investing, lasted for two years.
In 2006 I began developing content for two guys in Chicago who were buying and flipping domains with content. I figured I could do that, too, and I developed a site, monetized it, and sold it two years later for a down payment plus some on the house I reside in now.
In 2010, I began to experience family health problems, and by 2013 I had lost most of my writing gigs and online digital content when I began to care for dying parents and for my late husband.
In 2023, I met mentors who re-introduced me to digital content development and the possibilities of earning even more than I did in 2008.
I can’t neglect my poetry publications. I’ve been published in numerous poetry journals and newspapers and have two chapbooks to my name. I’ll add that information to my poetry site.
ASD and Me
I was diagnosed with Asperger’s late in life (my late 40s), and I was thrilled to learn that I wasn’t a sociopath who couldn’t hold down a 9-5 because of my aversion to being around people who told me what to do every. single. day. while dressed in clothes that felt as though they were eating into my skin. What a relief!
Now, of course, I’m part of the total Autistic Spectrum, since inclusion is imperative in this day and age. At the same time, when you meet an autistic person, you’ve met an autistic person. I’m cool, you’re cool, but your cool is yours and my cool is mine.
Disclaimer
At Hyperdivergent.com, I provide information about my experiences with building and maintaining digital assets in various topics. While I may come across as a professional, I don't have professional training in this arena. Please do not take my advice as the only information to rely upon in making decisions about buying, selling, or sitting on digital assets such as domain names, websites, and online content. I am not your personal digital asset professional, and you are not my client.
Also, I am currently not being paid to talk about products, but I do receive compensation for affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link to make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products that I genuinely believe in and think will add value to you. While I use many of the products I suggest, you ultimately are responsible for making the decision if they will work for you as well. Read comments, reviews, and ratings and ask around about products before you make a purchase. Most links I provide are for informational purposes, and you will need to use your own judgement about whether those resources will work for you or not.
I am not liable for any bad outcomes or consequences that may come about based upon these misunderstandings, including my advice and the resources I promote. I want to be super clear that the information I impart on this site works for me and is based upon my experiences, knowledge I’ve gained, and my opinions. I hope my information works for you, but please conduct your own research to experience your own best outcomes in any given topic.
Thanks!
Linda Goin
1 January 2025
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