Comments on: 7 tips to simplify today

By: Coral Snake

Coral Snake — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:04:14 +0000

haha , i like the idea about not buying anything you don’t need … but this can be tough

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Hanks Weekly Hangouts #30 (May 18, 2008) | My Investing Blog — Sun, 18 May 2008 07:02:32 +0000

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Saturday LinksStuff, Funny Comments And Weight — Sat, 17 May 2008 09:52:08 +0000

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Economic Stimulus Checks, Money Tips For Everyone! @ The Roundup — Sun, 11 May 2008 19:32:35 +0000

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Weekend Linkage - May 11, 2007 — Sun, 11 May 2008 15:44:24 +0000

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By: Curmudgeon

Curmudgeon — Sat, 10 May 2008 18:34:18 +0000

Steve, I’ve been staring at this one for a long time, thinking it wasn’t quite right but not knowing how to fix it. I just recalled Harrison Ford desperately saying “I want to complicate the hell out of my life” to Anne Heche at the end of Six Days Seven Nights as his declaration of a desire for a monogamous relationship, it occurred to me that this is not about simplification, but about building a foundation.

In our youth, we try on different roles and different actions to see which fit. Some of us never find a fit, and endure a life of multiple shallow relationships, fast food, job hopping, you name it, as if in an endless and destructive WHILE loop (I’ve written a few of those). You advice is to stop that, choose from our experiences, and build the foundation that defines who we are. Once we can do that, I think you are describing the benefits of that choice and the resulting actions.

By: deepali

deepali — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:19:31 +0000

@Mom – Another way to think of it – the mess we make of our planet today is what we leave for our kids tomorrow. Do you really want to leave them with something worse than 110 degree days? Because that’s where we are headed – you might not live to see it, but your kids will reap the consequences. What legacy do you want to leave them? I take the personal finance approach to the health of the planet: spend today and go bankrupt tomorrow… or invest in frugality/sustainability today and live well tomorrow… (that being said, there’s no rule you have to take public transportation *every* day – just like you can occasionally splurge responsibly!)

@Steve – the first sentence of #5 is on my favorite quotes list now! Unfortunately, no one has yet convinced me of #3.

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Friday Finance Findings For May 9th : Generation X Finance — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:08:01 +0000

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By: Mrs Pillars

Mrs Pillars — Fri, 09 May 2008 11:45:18 +0000

We’re doing well on 1 and 3. One of our earlier “dates” was a cooking class although neither of us was afraid of the kitchen before. It’s great to serve a really good dinner and know that it would cost 5 times as much at a restaurant.

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Fri, 09 May 2008 05:37:21 +0000

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By: Four Pillars

Four Pillars — Fri, 09 May 2008 04:05:30 +0000

I love it.

Mike

By: Steve (Brip Blap)

Steve (Brip Blap) — Fri, 09 May 2008 02:12:40 +0000

@Mom@WOW: Public transportation is tricky that way. But I guess I’d say that you’re not just saying $5 in gas, you’re reducing the amount of greenhouse gases that are being poured into the atmosphere, as well – you’re reducing the amount of money that future generations are going to have to pay for illnesses and disasters arising from climate change, as well as contributing to more and more 110 degree days. But I own two cars, so I’m certainly not a purist on public transportation. I guess I would just say that if you can use a bus instead of a car when there isn’t much difference – say, on the day when it’s 75 and pleasant and you’re not in a big hurry with the kids – then maybe it’s worth it. Public transportation varies so much city to city in the US that it’s hard to universally say it should be used, I know.

By: Steve (Brip Blap)

Steve (Brip Blap) — Fri, 09 May 2008 02:06:42 +0000

@Guinness416: no, it does not – loving to cook and actually cooking are two different things.

By: Mom @ Wide Open Wallet

Mom @ Wide Open Wallet — Thu, 08 May 2008 21:32:30 +0000

I have learned and agree with everything on your list. Except maybe public transportation. I haven’t learned that one yet, the thought of waiting for the bus, with my kids, in 110 degree heat to save $5 in gas just isn’t on the top of my fugal list. Maybe if I lived where there was a subway I would be more on board.