I’m doing a video series in which I discuss the various strategies that we can use for habit-formation. Habits are the invisible architecture of everyday life, and a significant element of happiness. If we have habits that work for us, we’re much more likely to be happy, healthy, productive, and...
If the number of advertisements, books, TV shows, and websites devoted to weight loss are any indicator, losing weight is generally viewed as a monumental task, one that requires many pages of instruction and encouragement, as well as starving and sweating and self denial.
Or… maybe...
Money. Sadly, it does make the world go around. There are around 180 different types of currency in the world, including the Albanian lek, the Haitian gourde, the Moroccan dirham, and the Zambian kwacha. But you are more likely to know the slang terms for the US dollar and the British pound than...
Toddlers don’t understand the concept of money. But my two-and-a-half–year-old son, William, has taught me an enormous amount about money through his everyday activities. Here are eight of the best things he has taught me.
1. Negotiate Everything
Toddlers are expert negotiators. My son...
The other night, I was at a dinner party, and a new acquaintance told me that he wanted to cultivate a life of childlike wonder and adventure. I was intrigued. What an interesting aim. I was particularly struck by his use of the adjective “childlike.” He used this phrase,...
This is a short post of things you may have missed. First, three short (<15 minutes) podcasts I recently published: The 9 Habits to Stop Now — The Not-To-Do List (iTunes or stream below) Drugs and the Meaning of Life (iTunes or stream below) Productivity” Tricks for the Neurotic,...
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some great articles on good morning habits for a great day, what to buy and not buy at Home Depot, and money management lessons for young adults.
Top 5 Articles
Up and at 'Em! 25 Good Morning Habits for a Great Day — If you want...
A contractor friend of mine once told me that no matter how well you plan, any home renovation project will always take longer than you think. In fact, he has come up with a formula for figuring out a more realistic time frame: Double the number and go to the next unit of time for your estimate....
Whether you've got a big home improvement project planned or you're just looking to get your A/C unit repaired, you'll need to know how and where to find a service provider that fits the bill and is worth the price.
But how do you know that a deal really is a good deal? And how can you be sure...
We all want to be happy. It's a desire as universal as our want for water, food, and fresh air.
But happiness is a difficult thing to measure. It's a spectrum — not an absolute. There's a whole science behind our happiness levels, why they fluctuate, and what we can do to boost...
An executor is the person appointed to administer the estate of a person who has died. Being named as an executor is a privilege, but the title also comes with a significant amount of responsibility. Sometimes it may take several … Continued
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Chance and luck are important parts of success. The best way to capitalize on this phenomenon? Leave yourself open to uncertainty.
By Leo Babauta We’ve all heard the phrase, “No regrets!”, usually uttered when about to do something a little unwise perhaps. And yet, as alluring as the “Living Without Regrets” philosophy sounds, it’s not always so easy. We regret missed opportunities. We...
You need a break. We all do! You may already know all about the scientific evidence that shows the mental and physical health benefits of taking a vacation. However, you don't need to wait for a full vacation to get some relaxation time. In fact, small doses of relaxation work wonders for your...
Heroes and role models are obviously very important to us all. They might be your mom, your dad or someone you know in your community. They might be figures in popular culture or literature. I have personally relied on pop culture heroes throughout my life. Many, many times I have been down in the...
Like many people, I'm an avid food label reader, and I'm always on the lookout for added sugar. I know to look for high-fructose corn syrup along with sugar and honey. But then I discovered via Mayo Clinic that sugar can be disguised as fruit juice concentrates, fruit nectars, malt syrup, molasses,...
A penny saved is a penny that can be earning investment returns in a well-diversified investment portfolio. At least, that's what I think one of the late, great founders of our nation once said.
It's hard to find ways to put money aside, but here are a few creative options that are often...
2013 Unitasker Wednesday: Unplastic Tray The Unplastic Tray, especially for people who want to look like they’re serving store-bought cookies in a plastic tray but who are really duping their guests by serving store-bought cookies in a glass tray. 2012 … Continued
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“The landscape of my days appears to be composed, like mountainous regions, of varied materials heaped up pell-mell. There I see my nature, itself composite, made up of equal parts of instinct and training. Here and there protrude the granite peaks of the inevitable, but all about is rubble...
In this week’s episode I talk to charisma expert Olivia Fox Cabane about her book The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism. For those who have been following the site for awhile, you may remember our series on improving your charisma based on The...
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