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1591: Do You Have Fruit Fear by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on Cutting Sugar Out of Your Diet
1759: 9 Things To Do To Reach Financial Independence and Retire Early by Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey
Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey informs you of 9 things you should do to reach financial independence and retire early
Episode 1759: 9 Things To Do To Reach Financial Independence and Retire Early by Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey
Amon and Christina are former federal government employees that focused on saving, making, … Read the rest
1197: [Part 1] How to Tell If You're Too Picky With Guys or Settling by Melissa Josue of Melissa The Love Coach
Melissa Josue of Melissa the Love Coach tells you how to know whether you're too picky or settling. This is part 1 of 2.
Episode 1197: [Part 1] How to Tell If You're Too Picky With Guys or Settling by Melissa Josue of Melissa The Love Coach
Melissa helps clients overcome relationship challenges and create … Read the rest
459: [Part 2] Mentorship And The Monster Under The Bed by Mike Smerklo on The Importance of Business Mentors
Mike Smerklo talks about the importance of business mentors. This is part 2 of 2
Episode 459: [Part 2] Mentorship And The Monster Under The Bed by Mike Smerklo on The Importance of Business Mentors
Mike Smerklo is an experienced entrepreneur, investor and business leader driven by the desire to turn ideas into reality. Having … Read the rest
1758: When to Prepay Your Mortgage Instead of Investing by Chris of Keep Thrifty on Debt Repayment vs Investing
Chris of Keep Thrifty tells you when to prepay your mortgage instead of investing
Episode 1758: When to Prepay Your Mortgage Instead of Investing by Chris of Keep Thrifty on Debt Repayment vs Investing
Chris and Jaime live in the suburbs of Madison, WI with their three daughters. While living the typical suburban life, they … Read the rest
2213: [Part 1] 10 Reasons Why We Don’t Stick to Things by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on New Year's Resolutions
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares 10 reasons why we don't stick to things and how to follow through. This is Part 1 of 2.
Episode 2213: [Part 1] 10 Reasons Why We Don't Stick to Things by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on New Year's Resolutions
Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about … Read the rest
1196: Q&A – Coping with the Loss of a Loved One – Dealing with Death of a Family Member or Cherished Friend
Greg Audino answers a listener's question about how to cope with the loss of a loved one
Episode 1196: Q&A – Coping with the Loss of a Loved One – Dealing with Death of a Family Member or Cherished Friend
BeachBound is a one stop travel shop that is redefining travel, as customers can book … Read the rest
1590: A Simple Guide to Enjoy Cooking by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Healthy Living & Eating At Home
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares a simple guide to enjoy cooking
Episode 1590: A Simple Guide to Enjoy Cooking by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Healthy Living & Eating At Home
Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, … Read the rest
458: [Part 1] Mentorship And The Monster Under The Bed by Mike Smerklo on The Importance of Business Mentors
Mike Smerklo talks about the importance of business mentors. This is part 1 of 2
Episode 458: [Part 1] Mentorship And The Monster Under The Bed by Mike Smerklo on The Importance of Business Mentors
Mike Smerklo is an experienced entrepreneur, investor and business leader driven by the desire to turn ideas into reality. Having … Read the rest
2212: Say Farewell to Sunk Costs by Jay Harrington of Life And Whim on Personal Growth & Development
Jay Harrington of Life and Whim helps us say goodbye to sunk costs
Episode 2212: Say Farewell to Sunk Costs by Jay Harrington of Life And Whim on Personal Growth & Development
Jay and Heather Harrington are the husband and wife team behind Life and Whim. They started Life and Whim after moving their family … Read the rest
608: 20 Things That Will Matter a Lot Less To You in 20 Years – Part 2 by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel
Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 20 things that will matter a lot less to you in 20 years (part 2 of 2).
Episode 608: 20 Things That Will Matter a Lot Less To You in 20 Years – Part 2 by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel.
Marc and Angel Chernoff … Read the rest
607: 20 Things That Will Matter a Lot Less To You in 20 Years – Part 1 by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life
Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 20 things that will matter a lot less to you in 20 years (part 1 of 2).
Episode 607: 20 Things That Will Matter a Lot Less To You in 20 Years – Part 1 by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life.
Marc and … Read the rest
606: Do What Works, Not What's Satisfying: Pseudo-Striving and our Fear of Reality-Based Planning by Cal Newport (Learning)
Cal Newport asks why we never model our actions after those who have succeeded before us, and offers his opinion on it.
Episode 606: Do What Works, Not What's Satisfying: Pseudo-Striving and our Fear of Reality-Based Planning by Cal Newport (Learning).
Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes … Read the rest
605: How to Find Peace Living With a Packrat by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits describes different ways to deal with family, friends, and roommates who do not want to simplify or minimize their lives with you.
Episode 605: How to Find Peace Living With a Packrat by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits.
Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness … Read the rest
604: The Key to Experiencing Happiness in Life by Brian Gardner of No Sidebar
Brian Gardner of No Sidebar shares his thoughts about people-pleasing with a different way to think about it.
Episode 604: The Key to Experiencing Happiness in Life by Brian Gardner of No Sidebar.
No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to … Read the rest
603: Why You Should Do Less. Or Maybe Even Nothing At All by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness
Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness shares why you should do less (or maybe even nothing at all)!
Episode 603: Why You Should Do Less. Or Maybe Even Nothing At All by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness.
Steve Kamb started exercising back in high school without really knowing what he was doing. Through high school and … Read the rest
602: End Goals vs. Means Goals by Steve Pavlina
There's a big difference between end goals and means goals–Steve Pavlina shares an explanation of both with examples.
Episode 602: End Goals vs. Means Goals by Steve Pavlina.
Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to … Read the rest
601: If You Are Looking for Reasons to be Happy, You'll Probably Find Them by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Self Help)
Joshua Becker talks about how your perspective and attitude is everything.
Episode 601: If You Are Looking for Reasons to be Happy, You'll Probably Find Them by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Self Help).
Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, … Read the rest
600: Are You Still Chasing Happiness by Laura Tong with Good Life Zen
Laura Tong with Good Life Zen shares why tomorrow never arrives and how to change your thinking about happiness.
Episode 600: Are You Still Chasing Happiness by Laura Tong with Good Life Zen.
Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,–English and German–and lives in New … Read the rest
599: Deciding to Live with Less by Vic Magary & The Minimalists
Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus write about living a meaningful life with less stuff for 4 million readers. As featured on: ABC, CBS, NBC, BBC, TODAY, NPR, TIME, Forbes, The Atlantic, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and National Post. They live in Missoula, Montana.
Episode 599: Deciding to Live with Less … Read the rest
154: MMM Challenge: Get Yourself a Lower Mortgage Rate by Mr. Money Mustache
Mr. Money Mustache shares the difference between a 15-year and 30-year mortgage and challenges you to refinance.
Episode 154: MMM Challenge: Get Yourself a Lower Mortgage Rate by Mr. Money Mustache.
Mr. Money Mustache is a thirty-something retiree who now writes about how we can all live a frugal, yet awesome, life of leisure.
He … Read the rest
153: How to Live in the Land of Enough: Money by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less
Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares the basics of living with enough money, including a simple how-to.
Episode 153: How to Live in the Land of Enough: Money by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less.
After decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all and have it all, a scary … Read the rest
152: How to Buy Happiness – Part 2 by David Cain of Raptitude
David Cain shares how some purchases actually do bring him happiness, even when they are ridiculously expensive. Part 2 of 2.
Episode 152: How to Buy Happiness – Part 2 by David Cain of Raptitude.
David Cain is a writer and entrepreneur living in Winnipeg, Canada. On a particular boring day at his office job … Read the rest
151: How to Buy Happiness – Part 1 by David Cain of Raptitude
David Cain shares how some purchases actually do bring him happiness, even when they are ridiculously expensive. Part 1 of 2.
Episode 151: How to Buy Happiness – Part 1 by David Cain of Raptitude.
David Cain is a writer and entrepreneur living in Winnipeg, Canada. On a particular boring day at his office job … Read the rest
150: Shaking the Scarcity Mindset and Shaking Things Up by Dan Warren
A special episode! Dan shares his own, personal story.
Episode 150: Shaking the Scarcity Mindset and Shaking Things Up by Dan Warren.
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149: How I Ended My Love Affair with the Credit Card (and Why I Use Cash) by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
Leo Babauta discusses how he ended his credit card problems and how he spends money today.
Episode 149: How I Ended My Love Affair with the Credit Card (and Why I Use Cash) by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits.
Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos … Read the rest
148: It is Only Money and it Grows on Trees (A Book Excerpt) by Cara MacMillan
A book excerpt!
Episode 148: It is Only Money and it Grows on Trees (A Book Excerpt) by Cara MacMillan.
Cara MacMillan is a thought leader in sustainability and financial management. She has the privilege of teaching and learning with courageous individuals who are committed to making a difference for themselves, their world, and future … Read the rest
147: What Would You Do With 100x More Resources by Steve Pavlina
Steve Pavlina asks what you'd do with 100 times more resources.
Episode 147: What Would You Do With 100x More Resources by Steve Pavlina.
Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He … Read the rest
146: Understanding the Diderot Effect (And How to Overcome It) by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Minimalism)
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist talks about the Diderot Effect–why purchasing leads to more purchasing.
Episode 146: Understanding the Diderot Effect (And How to Overcome It) by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Minimalism).
Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, … Read the rest
145: The Surprising Myth About Investing in Real Estate by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich
Ramit Sethi addresses the myth of buying a house being the right next step.
Episode 145: The Surprising Myth About Investing in Real Estate by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich.
Instead of saying “no” to spending on everything, Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was … Read the rest
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