Do you remember purchasing your first smartphone? You know, those pocket computers that demand so much of our attention these days. For me it wasn’t too long ago… Throughout my student years, all I’d ever…
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How to Tell if You’re Frugal or Cheap
Expenses play an enormous role in designing a lifestyle of freedom; even a rock-solid plan can’t survive overspending. During good times, cost management is often an afterthought. It’s when the stable job disappears that people…
The Art of Living a Simple Life
Have you ever felt like you should be living your best life ever, yet no matter what you do it never seems to be enough? I surely have. I grew up in an American culture…
Everyday Life Becomes More Interesting During Slow Travel
At the tender age of 16, I played summer basketball in the Netherlands and Belgium and resided in places like Amsterdam, Bruges, and Antwerp. My first-time exposure to new cultures was an opportunity I’d never…
Why I Chose the Minimalist Lifestyle
Until five years ago, I mostly cared about becoming a “rags to riches” success story. You’ve heard it before. A black kid from the hood overcomes countless barriers to achieve success. I envisioned guest show…