Category Archives: Life

A Life Worth Living

Some of us are meant to be the musicians, the artists, the filmmakers, the dancers. Some of us are meant to be the doctors, the chemical engineers, the manufacturers, the physicists. The doctors’ and engineers’ job is to support the … Continue reading

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Avoidance – Dismissing Time

Mr. Procrastination can be your bestest b-f-f. He’s there for you when you are really wanting to do something, or know you should do something, and then he accidentally tips over that big punch bowl full of Jell-o made from … Continue reading

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Calm

After a heavy day of thinking, a good night’s sleep can be a great way to pull your head out of your heart and think clearly. Being emotional about money only works for a little while. Finances can be personal … Continue reading

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Inefficent

Yesterday, I went to the dentist. As most freelance writers will tell you, I don’t have dental insurance. When the bill came for some very much needed dental work, I was shocked by the $10k price tag. They wanted me … Continue reading

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A Life Worthwhile Chip Conley

Chip Conley talks about interesting topics that I feel reflects on what I sometimes talk about on this blog. I try to share ideas on how people can survive well on less, save more, and spend their free time improving … Continue reading

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10 Easy Find-More-Time Hacks

I’ve often struggled with too many tasks and never enough time. There’s way too much to want to do with life. However, before I could get to the stuff I want to do, I had to get through the stuff … Continue reading

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Low Income, Low Rent – Living On Less

If you are trying to live off of a low income margin, looking for low rent is one of the key first steps you can take. Lower rent means you have more to spend on other needs, like food and … Continue reading

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Sir Ken Robinson – Bring on the Revolution – Education vs. Passion

I love it when Sir Ken Robinson talks. He is one of my favorites at TED and someone I love to follow. If you haven’t seen it yet, check out his latest book: The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes … Continue reading

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I Can't Live Off Of $1000 a Month – A Post For Doubters and the Not Me's

Humans love complications. If there aren’t any complications in life, some folks tend to create the complication. Here’s some comments that come up about when I mention my method of living off of $1000 a month. “I need my job.” … Continue reading

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Living On $1000 A Month

For a very long time, I’ve worked only part time hours. That isn’t because I had to. I just wanted to. Fewer work hours meant more time to do other things, like writing novels or going to school. Simplifying my … Continue reading

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