LIFE
5 Big Lessons I Learned After Losing a Legacy Friend
“You can’t force anyone to value, respect, understand, or support you, but you can choose to spend your time around people who do.” ~Lori Deschene
There’s a term in IT called “legacy systems.” These...
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It’s Better to Drive an Old Car than Be Burdened By New Debt
I once asked an Economics Professor to contribute an article to Simple Money Magazine.My instructions were vague on purpose, “Assume you had opportunity to teach just one economic principle to every person on...
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How One Small Good Habit Can Create Big Change in Your Life
“Small habits don’t add up, they compound. You don’t need to be twice as good to get twice the results. You just need to be slightly better.” ~James Clear
Life can often feel overwhelming,...
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How Our Emotional Triggers Can Actually Be Great Gifts
“Be grateful for triggers, they point to where you are not free.” ~Unknown
Your triggers are your responsibility. I know, it doesn’t land so nicely, does it? But it’s the truth. The moment...
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How Admitting Your Weaknesses Could Actually Make You Stronger
“The first step towards change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.” ~Nathaniel Branden
Do me a favor and don’t tell my wife what I’m about to share with you.
I have an absurd number...
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10 Compelling Reasons to Reduce the Clutter In Your Life
One of the reasons minimalism isn’t accepted by everyone is because not everyone considers the weight of clutter in our lives.But clutter is more than an innocent bystander in our homes. It doesn’t...
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The Art of Bereavement: A Simple Creative Practice for the Grieving
“When you lose someone you love, you don’t learn to live without them…you learn to live with the love they left behind.” ~Anonymous
If I look like my best friend just died, that’s because...
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Bulletproof Self-Love: How to Build an Unshakeable Relationship with Yourself
“Love yourself a little extra right now. You’re learning, growing, and discovering yourself all at once. It’s about to get magical for you.” ~Idil Ahmed
It seems that we’re being bombarded daily with heart-felt...