The Joneses are Probably Broke

May
20
2013
by Tony 23 Comments
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"Don't buy things you can't afford with money you don't have to impress people you don't like." ~ Dave Ramsey My wife and I went to a kick-ass party last night.  The hosts' home was gorgeous; thousands of square feet filled with all the best … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Debt, Habits, Learning Curve, Simplifying

7 Inspiring Resources on Decluttering (and an article I was featured in)

May
17
2013
by Tony 22 Comments
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I have spent a ton of time reading about decluttering.  The more I read about any subject, the more inspired I become.  Acquiring more information helps me conquer any task, and getting inspiration from experts and regular people who’ve … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Habits, Learning Curve, Simplifying

Resolve to Declutter

May
15
2013
by Tony 26 Comments
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Spring is the perfect time to declutter. The effects are so immediately apparent, they'll give you a sense of accomplishment -- a perfect way to go about tackling more challenging goals. How to start? Find one area that bothers you the most. Is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Renaissance Lifestyle

How to Fight Resistance

May
13
2013
by Tony 20 Comments
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If you are like me, you live two lives at the same time.  There is the life that we live each day, and an an "unlived" life, of sorts, inside our head. As Steven Pressfield describes in his book,  "The War of Art", between these two lives of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Goals, Habits, Time Management

How to Reclaim Your Life from Clutter

May
09
2013
by Tony 32 Comments
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For years my family and I have traveled to Vermont to work at our camp.  We leave behind the large NJ home and live in a 1100 square foot cottage with our two kids and our dog. Our strategy for packing is straightforward:  Minimal clothing, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Goals, Habits, Minimalism, Simplifying

6 Things to Know Before Quitting Your Day Job

May
08
2013
by Tony 18 Comments
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This is a guest post by David Stein.  He teaches how to invest, live and thrive in an unpredictable world at www.jdavidstein.com. I am thrilled for Tony that he is quitting his day job and will take a "mini retirement". I made the same decision … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Goals, Learning Curve
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