How to Escape Materialism

“The things you own end up owning you. It’s only after you lose everything that you’re free to do anything.”
― Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club

It has only been a year since I came to the realization that we are being pushed towards materialism …

How to Break Free from Consumerism

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” ~ Leonardo da Vinci

We all have been trained to believe that we are consumers, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

I’m tired of working and trying to make more money simply to support a shopping …

Why Simple and Frugal Wins Every Time

Now that I have been on both ends of the economic spectrum (I have made $8,000 a year and..well..more than that), I have finally realized that choosing simplicity is far better for our motivation and well-being than luxury is.
This could be a larger …

How to Become Great at Something

Before we go on, let’s get one thing straight:

There is no such thing as natural talent.  There’s not.  The sooner you accept that statement and dismiss the old conventional wisdom that people are born a certain way, you can achieve greatness at …

Book Review: Your Money Or Your Life

Your Money or Your Life: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence, by Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin, is one of my favorite books ever and easily the best book on personal finance ever written. It changed my life, …