Own less. Live more. Finding minimalism in a world of consumerism.
I received my first significant raise when I was 31 years old. It was roughly a 40% raise. We immediately bought a house that cost twice as much as the one we lived in prior. With a signed contract in hand (and a borrowed $5,000 to meet the down … Read More
When deciding to make a financial purchase or not, the most common filter we use is, “Can I afford it?” Is there enough money in the bank (or room on the credit card) to cover this purchase? If so, we can buy it. From the home we live in, the … Read More
I once read a quote that said, “Do not judge by appearances; a rich heart may be under a poor coat.” And I can’t emphasize it enough. We are a society quick to judge the success of others based on external appearances. But I can’t think of a more … Read More
Note: This is a guest post from Colleen Mariotti of Livology. “Your life will be simplified when you choose inaction when no action is required and choose action when action is required.” —M.M. Ildan We are what you might call extremist when … Read More
There’s more to life than buying stuff. There are many wonderful people pursuing and promoting simplicity. Fortunately, some of them are gifted in communication and choose to encourage and inspire us with their words. I enjoy reading their unique … Read More