51 Untruths I’ve Learned From Television

November 3, 2011

When I was younger I loved courtroom dramas on television. I‘d love the suspense, the case-solving discovery by the local policeman, or the surprise witness in the back of the courtroom. It would wrap up neatly in 60 minutes time with the evil party receiving the punishment they deserved. When I got older, I was surprised to [...]

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Learning to Consider Gratitude a Discipline

October 26, 2011

“Be intent upon the perfection of the present day.” - William Law. Thankfulness absolutely matters. Consider for just a moment the benefits of a thankful heart: A thankful heart breeds contentment. It appreciates the many gifts of life itself. A thankful heart promotes optimism. Optimism leads to enthusiasm and determination. A thankful heart brings healthy attentiveness. [...]

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Tying Our Hearts to the Right Things

October 20, 2011

“A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.” – Nelson Mandela For most of my life, I have lived under the impression that my actions will follow my heart – that the things I valued the most would be reflected by my life investment. That is, my money, time, energy, and mindfulness [...]

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33 Proven Ways to Reduce Personal Debt

October 14, 2011

Editor’s Note: When I heard that my friends Gina and Josh Masters had recently paid off $66,000 in debt and had made a list of the 33 lifestyle changes they had incorporated to accomplish it, I asked if I could use it as a guest post. They humbly agreed. And this is the result: “Live [...]

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Our Rationale for Purchasing a Smaller Home

October 11, 2011

A little over one year ago, I was interviewed by CBS SmartPlanet on the topic of living with less. The time was exciting for minimalism. Tammy Strobel’s story was in the New York Times, MSNBC, and the Today Show. Everett Bogue was featured on the CBS Nightly News. Courtney Carver’s Project 333 was about to hit the AP. Dave Bruno’s 100-Thing Challenge was in final edits. Each of [...]

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