Published in Simple + Straightforward·PinnedMember-onlySimple + Straightforward: A New Publication About Living Simply and Living WellBecause life has become too busy and complicated — When was the last time you heard someone ask “how are you doing” without the response being “busy”? Heck, when did you last answer with anything but that four-letter word? Even when I’m not particularly busy, I feel like I should say I am, for fear people will think I’m…Minimalism2 min readMinimalism2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·10 hours agoMember-onlyHere’s Why Sommeliers Ask You to Taste the Wine Before They Pour It — and Why It’s Total BSThe “try before you imbibe” practice needs a serious facelift — It was one of the most asked questions in my wine store and bar — why do wine professionals always ask customers to try the wine before they pour it? Is it to see if you like it? Is it to check for faults like cork taint? As one of…Wine4 min readWine4 min read
Published in Making of a Millionaire·4 days agoMember-onlyLiving Simply, Slowly, and Sustainably Is the Only Way I Can See Through the Mess That Is Life in 2023Trying to beat inflation, energy prices, and general crappiness one simple day at a time — I don’t need to doomsay too much here — y’all know the highlights. Inflation is through the roof. Energy bills are immorally high, we’ve got a war raging just 300 miles away from where I will be staying next week. The world is burning. Most of us don’t know what…Money6 min readMoney6 min read
Published in Simple + Straightforward·5 days agoMember-onlyThe Metaverse Is a Death-Knell for Simple, Intentional LivingReality can suck. But virtual reality isn’t the answer — At the risk of sounding like an old fuddy-duddy, the Metaverse scares me. Mark Zuckerberg’s version may be floundering, but that doesn’t mean the Metaverse as a concept is dead in the water. …Metaverse6 min readMetaverse6 min read
Published in Simple + Straightforward·6 days agoMember-onlyWant to Slow Down Your Day? Here Are 23 Ways to Simplify Your Daily Life Right This SecondFind me 15 minutes and I’ll find you something simple to do with it — Once I started to write this list, I couldn’t stop. There are SO many quick, simple ways to slow your day down, many of which can be slotted into your daily existence. Like I say — give me 15 minutes and I’ll give you a way to simplify your life. …Productivity7 min readProductivity7 min read
Published in Making of a Millionaire·Jan 24Member-onlyIf You Want to Make Good Money Decisions, There Is A Simple — if Unconventional — Way to Make ThemQuestion everything you’re told is normal — Questioning everything you’re told is exhausting. Say someone — be it someone you know, a “guru” on social media — says you should be doing x with your money, your time, your life. If it fits into your biases and worldview (and importantly, into what people around you also think)…Money6 min readMoney6 min read
Jan 23Member-only5 Surprisingly Expensive Goods and Services You’ll Find in Low-Cost European CountriesIf you’re contemplating moving somewhere in Europe, read this — First, don’t move to Europe only because you want to save cash. That’s a douchebag move that won’t fly with your new compatriots and will only make you miserable. The cost should come way down in your priority list, far underneath this place makes my soul sing. That being said…Travel5 min readTravel5 min read
Published in Simple + Straightforward·Jan 20Member-onlyAn Open Break-up Letter to AirbnbYour last apartment was the straw that broke our relationship’s back — You looked so lovely in your pictures. You had me swooning at your big floor-to-ceiling windows, your balcony, and your brand-new furniture. Even your previous relationships had nothing bad to say about you — five stars across the board. I thought I’d found a good one. The problems started when…Travel4 min readTravel4 min read
Published in City Life·Jan 19Member-only5 of the Best Cities That Are Built with Humans — Not Motor Vehicles — in MindThey DO exist — Whatever your average American local city government tries to tell you, cities don’t have to be car-centric in order to work. Far from it. In my close to 2.5 years of full-time travel across Europe, I’ve discovered scores of cities, towns, and even entire countries where a car is an…Cities5 min readCities5 min read
Published in Simple + Straightforward·Jan 18Member-only13 Subjects That Should Be Mandatory in School to Make Healthier, Happier, Better-Equipped HumansLife would be so much easier if we all learned these skills — My high school was so bad, the GCSE pass rate (UK equivalent of a US high school diploma) was just 30% and my headmaster was jailed for fraud. I’m not one to shit on traditional education — I believe people should learn their ABCs and what a fraction is (even…Education6 min readEducation6 min read
