Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle talks about the educational balance between thinking and intuition. Episode 743: Educational Balance by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle (Simple Living & Minimalism). Colin Wright is a professional author and international speaker who co-founded a publishing company and travels full-time, moving to a new country every four months or so--that country determined by the votes of his readers! He also blogs. Colin's a minimalist in that he owns very few things and i...
Dec 23, 2017•10 min•Ep. 743
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares his guide to finding calm and being less frustrated. Episode 742: A Guide to Finding Calm & Being Less Frustrated by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Simple Living & Minimalism). Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/unf...
Dec 22, 2017•8 min•Ep. 742
Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen shares a super inspiring post about a man who created a fresh start. Episode 741: Do You Dream of a New Start Like This Guy Did by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen (Mindfulness & Happiness). Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an M...
Dec 21, 2017•8 min•Ep. 741
Allison Fallon with Becoming Minimalist shares how and why to have a lighter, simpler holiday. Episode 740: A Lighter, Simpler, More Beautiful Holiday by Allison Fallon with Becoming Minimalist (A Minimalist Christmas - Simplicity). Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston G...
Dec 20, 2017•8 min•Ep. 740
Mr. Money Mustache shares why he really retired from corporate work. Episode 739: Why I Really Retired from Corporate Work by Mr. Money Mustache (Financial Freedom & Entrepreneurship). 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 and his wife studied engineering and computer science in Canada, then worked in standard tech-industry cubicle jobs in various locations throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s....
Dec 19, 2017•8 min•Ep. 739
Lauren Yacht with No Sidebar shares how minimalism taught her to live fearlessly. Episode 738: How Minimalism Taught Me to Live Fearlessly by Lauren Yacht with No Sidebar (Mindfulness & Happiness). No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the qui...
Dec 18, 2017•9 min•Ep. 738
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares how to stop procrastinating in 5 steps. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 737: How to Stop Procrastinating in 5 Steps - Part 2 by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich (Procrastination and Motivation). Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fit...
Dec 17, 2017•9 min•Ep. 737
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares how to stop procrastinating in 5 steps. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 736: How to Stop Procrastinating in 5 Steps - Part 1 by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich (The Cure for Procrastination). Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitne...
Dec 16, 2017•11 min•Ep. 736
Cylon George shares why it's difficult to cultivate gratitude and what to do about it. Episode 735: 3 Reasons Why It's Hard to Cultivate Gratitude & What You Can Do About It - Cylon George - Spiritual Living for Busy People. Cylon George is a spiritual chaplain, musician, devoted husband, and busy dad of six. He loves listening to people’s stories and helping them gain perspective on life’s opportunities and challenges. The mission of his blog is to help busy people thrive in their spiritual...
Dec 15, 2017•10 min•Ep. 735
Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares shares how your life and work can be exotic and engaging. Episode 734: Interested in Lifestyle Design? Get a PhD by Cal Newport of Study Hacks (Empowerment). Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004. In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digit...
Dec 14, 2017•7 min•Ep. 734
Lauren Madden with Tiny Buddha shares how to make anxiety a lot less painful. Episode 733: How to Make Anxiety a Lot Less Painful by Lauren Madden with Tiny Buddha (Mindfulness & Happiness). Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha and Recreate Your Life Story, an online course that helps you let go of the past and live a life you love. Her latest book: Tiny Buddha's Gratitude Journal, which includes 15 coloring pages, is now available for purchase. For daily wisdom, follow Tiny Buddha on...
Dec 13, 2017•9 min•Ep. 733
David Cain shares why mindfulness seems annoying. Episode 732: Why Mindfulness Seems Annoying by David Cain of Raptitude (Meditation). David Cain is a writer and entrepreneur living in Winnipeg, Canada. On a particular boring day at his office job in 2009, he started Raptitude. His interest has always been human society and the internal human experience, and Raptitude became his megaphone for his thoughts about those things. It found an audience rather quickly and it’s been central to his life e...
Dec 12, 2017•11 min•Ep. 732
Guest author Rachel Jonat with Cait Flanders shares the joy in doing nothing. Episode 731: The Joy of Doing Nothing by Rachel Jonat with Cait Flanders (Simple Living & Minimalism). Cait Flanders started Blonde on a Budget to document her debt repayment journey. After paying it off, she adopted a minimalist lifestyle, tossed 75% of her stuff, and is currently doing a two-year shopping ban. She shares stories and lessons learned every week. The original post is located here: https://caitflande...
Dec 11, 2017•9 min•Ep. 731
Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 5 things we all need to hear this time of year. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 730: 5 Things We All Need to Hear This Time of Year - Part 2 by Marc Chernoff of Marc & Angel (Happiness). Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having “one of the most popular personal development blogs.” Through their blog, book, course and coaching, they’ve s...
Dec 10, 2017•9 min•Ep. 730
Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 5 things we all need to hear this time of year. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 729: 5 Things We All Need to Hear This Time of Year - Part 1 by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life (A Holiday Article). Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having “one of the most popular personal development blogs.” Through their blog, book, course and coa...
Dec 09, 2017•10 min•Ep. 729
Game-changer: J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy shares 3 questions to ask yourself before starting or continuing a project. Episode 728: The Triad of Hustling by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy (Developing Habits & Personal Growth). J. Money is a 6’1, hyperactive, rock a ‘hawk who loves drinking beer, blaring hip-hop, talking about money, and now playing with his two adorable baby boys. He also has a podcast: M.O.N.E.Y. He tracked his expenses for 3 months, made a budget, read some books, and stumbl...
Dec 08, 2017•9 min•Ep. 728
Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens shares why he's taking a social media sabbatical. Episode 727: Why I'm Taking a Social Media Sabbatical by Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens (Simple Living & Minimalism). Tammy Strobel is a photographer, writer, teacher, and founder of RowdyKittens.com. She loves morning views, tiny homes, reading, and everyday adventures. She started Rowdy Kittens to share her story and help you go small, think big, and be happy. Every week, she shares new photos, writing, and a ...
Dec 07, 2017•8 min•Ep. 727
Steve Pavlina shares why speeding up isn't always stressful. Episode 726: Speed Up by Steve Pavlina (Productivity). 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 has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been qu...
Dec 06, 2017•10 min•Ep. 726
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how you can use gratitude to overcome many of our negative emotions. Episode 725: Gratitude to Overcome Boredom, Difficulties, Complaining & Feeling Overwhelmed by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Thanks). Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: ht...
Dec 05, 2017•9 min•Ep. 725
Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares the gentle warrior's way to embrace the holidays. Episode 724: A Gentle Warrior's Guide to Embracing the Holidays by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less (Mindfulness & Happiness). Courtney Carver was stopped in her tracks with a scary MS diagnosis after decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was really important in her life. She discovered what mattered most by getting...
Dec 04, 2017•11 min•Ep. 724
Kristin Wong of The Wild Wong is in holiday mode. Here are some tips for getting things done. Episode 723: I'm Officially in Holiday Mode by Kristin Wong (Mindfulness & Happiness). Kristin Wong is a freelance writer and journalist who writes for Lifehacker, Mentalfloss, and New York Magazine. She frequently covers travel, personal finance, and human behavior. Kristin launched her own blog, www.thewildwong.com, to write about life as a work-from-anywhere freelancer. She aims to help other cre...
Dec 03, 2017•9 min•Ep. 723
Tara Sophia Mohr with Good Life Zen shares 7 sources of deep clutter. Episode 722: 7 Sources of Deep Clutter by Tara Sophia Mohr with Good Life Zen (Simple Living & Minimalism). Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Da...
Dec 02, 2017•9 min•Ep. 722
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares 7 tips to overcome holiday gift clutter. Episode 721: 7 Tips to Overcome Holiday Gift Clutter by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Simple Living & Minimalism). Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street...
Dec 01, 2017•10 min•Ep. 721
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares the most generous thing he's heard in a long time. Episode 720: Most Generous Thing I've Heard in a Long Time by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich (Generosity). Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness, and more. Since then, he's...
Nov 30, 2017•9 min•Ep. 720
Mr. Money Mustache shares how far we've come and why you should consider buying almost everything used. Episode 719: Living Well on the Trailing Edge of Luxury by Mr. Money Mustache (Saving Money & Financial Freedom). 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 and his wife studied engineering and computer science in Canada, then worked in standard tech-industry cubicle jobs in various locations througho...
Nov 29, 2017•9 min•Ep. 719
Sarah Anne Hayes with No Sidebar shares how to employ slow fashion for a simpler life. Episode 718: Slow Fashion for a Simple Life by Sarah Anne Hayes with No Sidebar (Mindfulness & Happiness). No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet o...
Nov 28, 2017•9 min•Ep. 718
Guest author Ash with Cait Flanders shares some insight into where you invest your time. Episode 717: This is Where You Belong by Ash with Cait Flanders (Mindfulness & Happiness). Cait Flanders started Blonde on a Budget to document her debt repayment journey. After paying it off, she adopted a minimalist lifestyle, tossed 75% of her stuff, and is currently doing a two-year shopping ban. She shares stories and lessons learned every week. The original post is located here: https://caitflander...
Nov 27, 2017•9 min•Ep. 717
Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares some important turning points in his life. Episode 716: This Is It by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle & The Let's Know Things Podcast (Simple Living & Minimalism). Colin Wright is a professional author and international speaker who co-founded a publishing company and travels full-time, moving to a new country every four months or so--that country determined by the votes of his readers! He also blogs. Colin's a minimalist in that he owns very few thi...
Nov 26, 2017•8 min•Ep. 716
Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares the science of procrastination and how to beat it. Episode 715: The Science of Procrastination: Researchers Tackle Willpower and our Ability to Control It by Cal Newport of Study Hacks. Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004. In addition to studying the theoreti...
Nov 25, 2017•11 min•Ep. 715
Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 20 things life is too short not to appreciate. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 714: 20 Things Life is Too Short Not to Appreciate - Part 2 by Angel Chernoff of Marc & Angel (Mindfulness & Happiness). Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having “one of the most popular personal development blogs.” Through their blog, book, course and c...
Nov 24, 2017•8 min•Ep. 714
