Andrew Mentock

Andrew Mentock is an educator and freelance writer. Among his favorite things are sushi, The Elements of Style, and spontaneous world travel.

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3 Things to Know If You Think You Don’t Need a Budget

Article / Career & Finance

Importance-Of-Voting

It’s More Important than Ever to Engage in Politics

Article / Transform

Cutting-Back-On-Drinking

4 Reasons I’m Cutting Back on Drinking

Article / Health & Wellness

Read these tips for how to overcome fear of failure.

Fear of Failure: What It Is and How to Overcome It

Article / Career & Finance

Roberto Clemente's death spoke to his legacy as a man of great Catholic faith and service.

How Roberto Clemente’s Faith & Passion Live On

Article / Transform

Download this cheat sheet for how to change a tire, and have it with you when it matters most.

The Quick Guide to Changing a Flat Tire

Article / Free Resources

Try these 3 tips if you're spending the holidays without family.

Making the Most of the Holidays Away from Home

Article / Relationships

Read this author's story about asking someone to be your mentor.

What I Gained By Seeking Out a Mentor

Article / Career & Finance

Talking-Politics-at-Thanksgiving

Tips for Talking Politics at Holiday Gatherings (If You Dare)

Article / Relationships

Grotto's travel guide for what to do in Rome.

Grotto’s Travel Guide to Rome

Article / Health & Wellness

Grotto’s Travel Guide to Nashville

Grotto’s Travel Guide to Nashville

Article / Health & Wellness

Grotto's travel guide for what to do in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Grotto’s Travel Guide to the Twin Cities

Article / Health & Wellness

Grotto's travel guide for what to do in Washington, D.C.

Grotto’s Travel Guide to Washington, D.C.

Article / Health & Wellness

Combining faith and therapy can improve your mental health. Read how.

How Faith and Therapy Can Work Together

Article / Health & Wellness

Grotto's travel guide for what to do in Chicago.

Grotto’s Travel Guide to Chicago

Article / Health & Wellness

Visit Yellowstone, but first read Grotto's travel guide on what to do in Yellowstone.

Grotto’s Travel Guide to Yellowstone National Park

Article / Health & Wellness

Ever dream of living and working abroad? Here's 3 easy to get paid to live abroad after college.

Make Your Dreams of Living Abroad a Reality

Article / Career & Finance

Help the homeless by looking them in the eyes and acknowledging their human dignity.

Why I Always Look Homeless People in the Eye

Close up of man wanting to tithe when having no money. He's holding an empty wallet as evidence of being broke.

I’m 25 and Nearly Broke — Does Tithing Apply to Me?

Article / Career & Finance

Does marriage mean settling down? This man and woman refuse to follow that logic, as they plan their next trip on a road atlas while sitting in the car.

To People Who Are Afraid Marriage Means Settling Down

Article / Relationships

Man stuck in the typical American Dream, standing with his back to the camera in front of the blur of a subway whizzing by.

How I Escaped the Typical American Dream

Article / Career & Finance

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Read this reflective narrative about this author hosting Ukrainian refugees.

A Lesson in Patriotism from Ukrainian Refugees

Meet Augustus Tolton, a soon-to-be saint.

Meet This Chicago South Sider on the Road to Sainthood

Watch this man explain the sustainability behind eating bugs.

A Sustainable Snack: Roasted Crickets

Read to learn how to flourish and reject consumerism by practicing intentional habits.

The Antidote to Shallow Consumerism: Intentional Habits

Find workout accountability by trying one of these methods.

Chasing New Fitness Goals? Unlock the Power of Accountability

Make long distance friendships work with this author's suggestions.

How To Maintain Long-Distance Friendships

Dance and sing in your car to these road trip songs.

The Ultimate Road Trip Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Read to learn about motivation vs discipline in your fitness journey.

What’s More Important for Fitness: Motivation or Discipline?

Read this author's four points on the abortion debate that might help people on all sides of the debate find some common ground.

4 Points of Common Ground When it Comes to Abortion

Learn about how living a life of service can have physical and mental health benefits.

The Surprising Way Self-Care and Service are Linked