A lot has changed in America (and the world) in the past 75 years. During that span 3 new generations of people have been born, and with them, a whole new set of values…
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It doesn’t matter who you are—money matters in some form or another. Even for those of us who want to keep finances in their rightful place, money remains an essential tool. It meets our…
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Like everyone, I’ve had my fair share of successes and failures when it comes to building habits. But unlike most, I’m deeply fascinated by the failures. There’s something about them—the way they act as…
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Over the past few years, I’ve thought a lot about the habit of gratitude– giving it more weight than just the occasional passing reflection. Living a life where gratitude is at the core means…
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If you’ve ever searched online for minimalist-style homes, you’ve probably come across picture-perfect spaces that look more like high-end showrooms than real places where people live. I don’t know about you, but I rarely…
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Because I’m not typically a sad person, I found myself caught off guard during a recent season of melancholy. I didn’t know how to orient myself or what I should be doing to pull…
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When I’m feeling down or even under the weather, I’ve learned that exercise can work wonders. But here’s the thing—it’s not just any exercise. My stationary bike in the basement? It’s a last resort,…
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Most of my frustration in life has come from a single error in my thinking. I wanted my life to be interesting, and so I thought that what I needed was big goals, big…
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The whole selling point of minimalism is that it leads to a better life. But if you’re hesitating to take the plunge, here’s a question worth asking: are your current priorities truly leading you…
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Curiosity has always been, for me, the gift that keeps on giving. While other appetites eventually lead to fullness and satisfaction, curiosity does the opposite—the more I learn, the hungrier I am for more.…
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One of my best friends is 20 years older than me, but you’d never guess it if you saw us together. Whether we’re swapping jokes or diving into a shared hobby, the number of…
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I recently found myself in a lousy, no-good emotional slump. This particular slump was characterized by an aversion to the sort of work I should be doing, and resulted, predictably, in me being unable…
