It is easy to get carried away with stuff. There is an underlying assumption in the US that the bigger something is, the better. Living in the UK for the past few years has shown me that bigger...
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Everyone Makes Mistakes: It’s How You Move on from Them That Matters
I just had an email from a woman. She has started a business as a professional photographer. At first everything was going great. Then she was hired to photograph a very important event. She was...
Talane’s Top Ten Tips for Creating a Reserve of Money
Creating a reserve of money is easier than you may think. Read on to get my top ten tips to create a reserve of money. 1. Respect your money. Put your bills in order neatly into a good-looking...
Nine Simple Steps to Stop Self-sabotaging and Increase Self-confidence
Do you stop 10% shy of success? Do you turn things in late even when you had the time to turn them in early? Why do we engage in self-destructive behaviors? And more importantly, how do we stop...
Clutter Clearing Tips for a Maximalist!
I’m a fan of Marie Kondo’s clutter clearing book, The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up. I have written about her methods in other blogs. Her simple joy filter seemed the ultimate answer to excess....
How to Live Like a Millionaire without a Million
What is my secret? How can I enjoy such a magnificent lifestyle (two houses by the beach, international travel, house cleaner twice a week, massages...) without being a millionaire? How can we enjoy...
Forget frugality! There is an Easier Way to Financial Freedom
While doing research for my next book on money and financial freedom, I’ve been exploring various paths to financial freedom. And I bumped into Mr. Money Mustache (mrmoneymustache.com) along the...
The Incredible Power of Making a Small Change
The key to making a big change is to make a small change first. This has to do with inertia. If you want to get unstuck quickly and effortlessly, then leverage the power of making small changes. We...
Women who Have Made Inspiring Life Changes
In honor of International Women’s Day, I thought I’d highlight some women who have made dramatic life changes. These women are now making an impact on the world around them by inspiring and leading...
Who is the Sand in Your Oyster?
Why is it important to have people and events in your life that challenge you? Most folks have responded really positively to the last series on Assimilating Truth from Thomas Leonard. However, we...
Talane’s Top 10 Tips to Create a Wealthy Mindset and Attract True Wealth
With all the doom and gloom in the news about the state of the economy, it's all too easy to fall into the trap of negative thinking about your own financial situation. So, in this environment, how...
Get on the Path to Financial Freedom
The Road to Financial Freedom May Start with an Idea. My mom recalls how she once deliberated whether to buy a nicer cut of meat for dinner or scouring pads. As a mother of three small children and...
