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University of Shame: Credit Card Offers for Alumni
Today as I was checking my snail mail I came across a really interesting letter.
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Eating Out is a Great Way to Save Money
Gwah? Are you serious, Mike? But everyone says that shopping for groceries, “buying in bulk” and cooking at home are the best ways to save!
Well, guess what? If you follow m -
Don’t Buy the Newest Gadgets
The all-new Apple iPhone 3GS was just released.
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Need a Car? Always Buy Used
A long time ago, I wrote an article on why owning a car isn’t necessarily a requirement.
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Why TV is Bad for You
As a kid I remember talking to one of my friends at school who was upset because his parents revoked his television privileges for a week for “being bad.” (Whatever that means.
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The Worst Professional Mistake
What is it? What’s the one thing you should never do on a professional level?
Is it taking out a business loan when you don’t have a great plan in place to get started/make mone -
The Year’s Biggest Shopping Day
Today.
In the U.S. at least. The day after Thanksgiving has been the #1 shopper’s holiday since before I can remember. -
Should I Buy Those Shoes?
Picture this scene, if you will.
You are at your favorite mall/department store, and you see a pair of shoes you really want. Don’t run away guys! This article is for you, too. -
Voluntary Simplicity – An Overview
The simple living movement is a wonderful thing.
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Stressful Work for Higher Pay
Ask just about any sane, rational person if they would like a stress-free career where they would earn six-figures per year (or more) and they’ll readily agree.
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The Death of Intimacy
Scene: Late Fall, 2007, Portland, Oregon. A crowded light-rail train at rush hour close to full with people returning home from work (myself included.)
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Simpler Technology
In keeping with this weeks’ theme of simplicity…
Our office copier is a state-of-the-art scanner/printer/copy machine/sorter all rolled into one. -
The Human Condition
It’s fascinating how we get so accustomed to our condition that we become blind to it.
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The Public Library
Many of us can remember countless hours spent at the library in our youth. Whether we had a homework assignment, a bedtime story, or our parents made us go – we went.
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The Wisdom of the Bus Driver
This is a really wonderful quote: “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.
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The Voluntary Simplicity Test
Here is a little self-test I put together. It’s short, but revealing. There are only 6 questions.
The Test
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Promoting Monotasking
How long would your job last if you ignored all phone calls, e-mail, requests from your co-workers, meetings, and kept your door locked all nine hours of your day allowing nobody in? You
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Ownership
I was at an outdoor art show last summer in Minneapolis. There were all sorts of works by local artists, mostly paintings, necklaces, jewelry, and pottery.
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The Option of Owning A Car
Imagine yourself without your car.
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Voluntary Simplicity – An Intro
Voluntary Simplicity (or simple living) is a pretty new concept brought about by our fast-paced modern insanity.
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The Great Office Escape IS For You! March 25th, 2017
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Hey! Why Has My Paycheck Shrunk? February 10th, 2013
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