2 shorter, minimalist-related posts from Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents. Episode 893: Minimalism for a Balanced Life And How to Know If You're a Minimalist by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner. Michelle Schroeder-Gardner created Making Sense of Cents in order to help improve her own finances. With diligence, she was able to pay off $38,000 in student debt in 7 months, kept track of progress, and helped readers along the way. She's currently touring North America and living out of a...
May 22, 2018•10 min•Ep. 893
Guest author Mike Burns with Becoming Minimalist shares 5 steps to declutter your schedule and live your desired life. Episode 892: 5 Steps to Declutter Your Schedule & Live Your Desired Live by Mike Burns - Becoming Minimalist (Your Tasks & To Do List). 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 E...
May 21, 2018•8 min•Ep. 892
In a sort of continuation from yesterday, Mark Manson shares the importance of being thankful. Episode 891: Shut Up and Be Grateful by Mark Manson (Emotional Freedom Through Gratitude & Being Thankful). Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-development topics for men. The book took off, selli...
May 20, 2018•12 min•Ep. 891
Kayla Albert with Cait Flanders shares how her 3-year-old niece's gratitude practice changed her perspective. Episode 890: Gratitude Lessons From a 3-Year-Old by Kayla Albert with Cait Flanders (Mindfulness & Living in the Present). 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. T...
May 19, 2018•8 min•Ep. 890
Guest author Calista Tee: "You have the time; you just have to see it." Episode 889: You Have the Time. You Just Have to See It by Calista Tee with OLDPodcast (Purposeful Life & Living Without Constraints). Calista Tee flew out of a sunroof once and is still alive! Her experience taught her the importance of questioning our intentions and managing our time & energy. Growing up with her fair share of struggles, she has come to believe that she's been assigned these mountains to show other...
May 18, 2018•10 min•Ep. 889
Steve Pavlina shares his take on GTD and what he calls dynamic planning. Episode 888: Dynamic Planning by Steve Pavlina (Personal Productivity & Growth Mindset Development with GTD). 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, inc...
May 17, 2018•9 min•Ep. 888
2 posts from Marc of Marc & Angel Hack Life, on doing one thing at a time and our stories holding us back. Episode 887: One Thing You Should Remember About Doing One Thing at a Time And When Our Stories Hold Us Back by Marc Chernoff. 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 ...
May 16, 2018•9 min•Ep. 887
Mr. Money Mustache shares how and why to embrace the nagging voices in your head. Episode 886: Embracing the Nagging Voices of Success by Mr. Money Mustache (How Do I Become More Successful & Happy in Life). 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 lat...
May 15, 2018•10 min•Ep. 886
Hilary Barnett with No Sidebar shares a minimalist approach to managing stuff. Episode 885: A Minimalist Approach to Managing Stuff by Hilary Barnett with NoSidebar.com (Minimalism & Simple Living). 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 qu...
May 14, 2018•10 min•Ep. 885
Benjamin Hardy shares how to recognize and create rare opportunities. Episode 884: How to Recognize And Create Rare Opportunities by Benjamin Hardy (Opportunity Knocks & Being Successful). Benjamin Hardy has been the top writer on Medium.com since late 2015. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation, and entrepreneurship. His writing is fueled by his personal experiences, self-directed education, and formal education. His research focuses on the psychological differences of "wantrepreneurs"...
May 13, 2018•10 min•Ep. 884
Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares the benefits of doing the same thing every day. Episode 883: Benefits of Doing the Same Thing Every Day by Anthony Ongaro of BreakTheTwitch.com (Self-Discipline & Persistence). After years of impulse spending on Amazon and elsewhere, Anthony Ongaro realized that his one-click purchase habits were more of a physical Twitch than an intentional action. It turned out, this Twitch wasn’t just limited to online spending. It applied to social media, impulsi...
May 12, 2018•11 min•Ep. 883
David Cain of Raptitude shares the case for not knowing what time it is. Episode 882: The Case for Not Knowing What Time It Is by David Cain of Raptitude (Simple Living & Mental Freedom). 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 au...
May 11, 2018•10 min•Ep. 882
2 moving posts from Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha. Episode 881: It Could Be Far Worse And Stop Doing by Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha (Becoming Zen & Being Positive). 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 Twitter, Facebook & I...
May 10, 2018•11 min•Ep. 881
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares why procrastination is a mindfulness problem and what to do about it. Episode 880: Procrastination is a Mindfulness Problem by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Focus & Eliminating Distractions). 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://zenha...
May 09, 2018•9 min•Ep. 880
Nia Shanks briefly steps away from the gentle nudge approach with motivation. Episode 879: Shut Up and Do Something by Nia Shanks (Excuses & Making a Difference - Motivation). Nia Shanks is a writer and coach, and leader of the Lift Like a Girl revolution. She helps women discover and reach their potential through an empowering approach to health, fitness, and life. Nia also hosts The Nia Shanks Show--the podcast dedicated to helping you reach your health and fitness goals and become the mos...
May 08, 2018•9 min•Ep. 879
Rita with Be More With Less shares her experience with Project 333 and how clothing shapes our lives. Episode 878: How Clothing Shapes our Lives by Rita with Be More With Less (Consumerism & Minimalism). 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 rid of everything th...
May 07, 2018•8 min•Ep. 878
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares why smart people ask questions. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 877: [Part 2] Smart People Ask Questions by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich (Fearlessness & Bravado). 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 th...
May 06, 2018•7 min•Ep. 877
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares why smart people ask questions. Episode 876: [Part 1] Smart People Ask Questions by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich (Confidence & Being Open-Minded). 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 been...
May 05, 2018•8 min•Ep. 876
Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares the reason why you're struggling to be consistent, and how to fix it. Episode 875: The Reason Why You're Struggling to be Consistent (And How to Fix It) by Cylon George of 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...
May 04, 2018•11 min•Ep. 875
2 articles from Ross Enamait of Ross Training, about motivation and accountability. Episode 874: Motivation is Overrated And You Owe You by Ross Enamait of RossTraining.com (Self Discipline & Peak Performance). Founded by Ross Enamait, RossTraining.com is dedicated to excellence and innovations in high performance conditioning, strength, and athletic development. His goal with the site is to provide a content-rich resource to assist with your development. As a long time trainer and boxing co...
May 03, 2018•10 min•Ep. 874
Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens shares how to become a happiness ninja. Episode 873: So You Want to Become a Happiness Ninja by Tammy Strobel of RowdyKittens.com (Personal Growth & Development). 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 round...
May 02, 2018•11 min•Ep. 873
Kent Thune with Good Life Zen shares the cost of attention. Episode 872: How Much Does It Cost When You Pay Attention by Kent Thune with GoodLifeZen.com (Budget Time & Awareness). 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 ...
May 01, 2018•13 min•Ep. 872
2 shorter posts from Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists, talking about "emergencies" and staying present. Episode 871: Most Emergencies Aren't And Right Here Right Now by Joshua Fields Millburn The Minimalists Podcast (Being Present). 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 P...
Apr 30, 2018•10 min•Ep. 871
Eric Weinbrenner with Roman Fitness Systems shares why we should redefine superhero and how to improve your life. Episode 870: Redefining Superhero by Eric Weinbrenner (Living Your Best Life & Motivation to Improve Your Personal Situation). RFS originally began as a personal training company servicing the NYC Metro area back in 2003. Through that company, Roman coached everyone from professional athletes to actors to regular folks. In 2009, John Romaniello started the site to more convenient...
Apr 29, 2018•10 min•Ep. 870
Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness shares the greatest skill you can learn to live a better life. Episode 869: The Greatest Skill You Can Learn to Live a Better Life by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness (Improving Life). Steve Kamb started exercising back in high school without really knowing what he was doing. Through high school and college, he made every training mistake known to man and got zero results. It wasn’t until he graduated college and learned the right way to train that he started to see positive...
Apr 28, 2018•10 min•Ep. 869
2 posts from Leon Logothetis on getting out of your comfort zone and embracing silliness. Episode 868: The Way Out of Your Comfort Zone And Find Your Inner Silliness by Leon Logothetis (Happiness & Enjoy Life). Leon Logothetis is a global adventurer, motivational speaker & philanthropist. It wasn't always that way. He used to be a broker in the city of London where he felt uninspired and chronically depressed. He gave it all up for a life on the road. This radical life change was inspire...
Apr 27, 2018•10 min•Ep. 868
Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares 7 ways that self confidence will make you better, stronger, faster. Episode 867: 7 Ways that Self-Confidence Will Make You Better, Stronger, Faster by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle (Improve Attractiveness). 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 mi...
Apr 26, 2018•11 min•Ep. 867
Derek Sivers gives a talk to incoming first-year students at Berklee College of Music. Episode 866: 6 Things I Wish I Knew the Day I Started Berklee by Derek Sivers (Create Value & Focus in School & College). Originally a professional musician and circus clown, Derek Sivers created CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online, with $100M in sales for 150,000 musicians. In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby for $22M, giving the proceeds to a charitable trust for music e...
Apr 25, 2018•11 min•Ep. 866
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents shares how and why to stop comparing yourself to others. Episode 865: Stop Comparing Yourself to Others & Live Your Own Life by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - Making Sense of Cents. Michelle Schroeder-Gardner created Making Sense of Cents in order to help improve her own finances. With diligence, she was able to pay off $38,000 in student debt in 7 months, kept track of progress, and helped readers along the way. She's currently touring North...
Apr 24, 2018•11 min•Ep. 865
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares 7 important reasons to unplug and find space. Episode 864: 7 Important Reasons to Unplug and Find Space by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Minimalism & Simple Living). 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 W...
Apr 23, 2018•12 min•Ep. 864
