I’m up here in Vermont taking care of all of the final logistics before hitting the road for nomad life in October - man oh man are there a LOT of logistics! A big piece was buying a vehicle that can pull the Scamp trailer. This has been a point of stress for me over … Continue reading I bought a truck! The anatomy of the deci$ion…
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On Meeting Vicki Robin of “Your Money or Your Life”
Last week I met one of my personal heroes. Her name is Vicki Robin, and she co-wrote Your Money or Your Life. This mind-blowing book is about understanding the true cost of THINGS and how to free yourself from the grip of consumerism and pursue early retirement. Way early. Vicki “retired” at age 25 by … Continue reading On Meeting Vicki Robin of “Your Money or Your Life”
This is Why You Should Become An Expert
These days I’ve been pondering the elegance of expertise. When you have refined your knowledge, honed your talent, and sharpened your skill on a topic...when you have become an expert... something quite wonderful happens. You are a clear channel for knowledge to move smoothly through. You can take expert actions to serve your fellow humans … Continue reading This is Why You Should Become An Expert
Top Lesson Learned Working From the Beach
Last week, I was on vacation on the Outer Banks of North Carolina with my family. We were on a slip of land called Hatteras Island, staying in a grand house on stilts. It rose over the sand dunes to a wide view of the beach and ocean. Being there felt like I was spilling … Continue reading Top Lesson Learned Working From the Beach
3 Simple Steps to Get Unstuck and Start Riding Your Rocket
The other night I was driving from Vermont down to New Jersey, on the first leg of a long journey to North Carolina for a family vacation. But I had to stop for 20 minutes in a little town called Fort Ann. I was pausing in Fort Ann (where the cell reception was good) to … Continue reading 3 Simple Steps to Get Unstuck and Start Riding Your Rocket
How Riding My Rocket Ended a Lame-Ass Relationship with a Guy
A few years ago I was caught in a really lame relationship with a man. He was someone I had been involved with in the past and I was working my ass off to patch up the gaping holes in our connection and make it work. But his interest in seeing me was spotty at … Continue reading How Riding My Rocket Ended a Lame-Ass Relationship with a Guy
The Thought Error That Could Cost You Thousands
This week we are examining what I call “value-based spending” in my Wealth Realization Course. We are studying how often we give value to things just because we are told they are valuable, even though we might not authentically value them. This is a thought error. This thought error could cost you thousands and thousands of … Continue reading The Thought Error That Could Cost You Thousands
The Ultimate Act of Self Betrayal
So many women I know choose to live in the dark. They do not want to know the facts--the truth of what’s going on in certain parts of their life. They don’t want to have the conversation with their new lover about if he/she/they are seeking the same things from romantic partnership. They don’t want … Continue reading The Ultimate Act of Self Betrayal
Stop Chirping About Why You Can’t: This is a Story of How You Can
When I stepped outside to sip my coffee this morning, a plump fluffy baby bird was there quivering on the deck. Its little body was soft with baby feathers, but its wings were strong and smooth like adult wings. Baby bird must’ve attempted its maiden voyage out of the nest from one of the tall … Continue reading Stop Chirping About Why You Can’t: This is a Story of How You Can
The Breakup That Left Me Broken, Until…
Just over eight years ago, I went through a sudden breakup. My ex and I sat down at our kitchen table in Miracle Mile, Los Angeles to have a conversation about some not-great life things. An hour later, we were breaking up. It seemed as though it came out of the blue - like that … Continue reading The Breakup That Left Me Broken, Until…