by Joel Zaslofsky | Sep 30, 2013
This Spreadsheet Spotlight features a dynamite spreadsheet to save you massive time (and headaches) in naming a baby (or dog, cat, horse, car, and plants). Disarm the emotional bombs that come from naming a baby and have some nerdy fun with this one!
by Joel Zaslofsky | Sep 12, 2013
Can Personal Capital be your one-stop-shop for every personal finance need? Find out in this full review to see where Personal Capital rises (hint: investing) … and falls (hint: banking).
by Joel Zaslofsky | Sep 9, 2013
This Smart and Simple Matters episode features CEO Bill Harris of Personal Capital. We talk about your biggest financial problem, investing in your investments, how Bill started a mutual fund when he was *thirteen*, and simplifying your finances.
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by Joel Zaslofsky | Aug 22, 2013
A tool is only as good as your ability to access and use it. With the FAOCAS process of Experience Curating, you’re ready to access like a pro (and amaze).
by Joel Zaslofsky | Aug 15, 2013
You’ll need to know how to organize your experiences to master FAOCAS. “O” – Organize – is the third step in Experience Curating and a wicked (awesome) one.
by Joel Zaslofsky | Aug 8, 2013
You can be Experience Curating in no time by discovering how to archive like a freakin’ pro. Here’s how to rock the first “A” (Archive) in FAOCAS.
by Joel Zaslofsky | Aug 1, 2013
August is hereby dubbed Experience Curating month on Value of Simple. Find some secret agent tasks, future goodies, and the scoop on Experience Curating now.
by Joel Zaslofsky | Jul 29, 2013
This Smart and Simple Matters episode features Corwin Hiebert. We talk about creative and financial risk-taking, the business side of simplicity, translating “rough and ready” cooking skills to business, and much more.
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by Guest Post | Jul 25, 2013
This is a guest post from Saul of Hearts about soothing obsessive thoughts and being able to achieve a mindful state while doing the work you love.
by Joel Zaslofsky | Jul 15, 2013
This Smart and Simple Matters episode features Emilie Wapnick as we discuss multipotentialite crimes, triumphs, and some revealing stories from both of us.
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by Joel Zaslofsky | Jun 3, 2013
This Smart and Simple Matters episode features Robin Good, curation master. We discuss curating (of course), how to be an informational nurse, getting a big slice of “P.I.E.,” the limits of Google search results, and forming alliances with similarly passionate people.
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by Joel Zaslofsky | May 20, 2013
This Smart and Simple Matters episode features Joshua Becker and his perspective on practical minimalism. We discuss the limits of minimalism, how to live intentionally, the pros and cons of competition, and being the best you that you can be.
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by Joel Zaslofsky | May 16, 2013
This is the first and possibly the last pay what you can promotion at Value of Simple. It’s your brief chance to contribute 20% of your transaction to our awesome partner charity – Second Harvest Heartland – and get Start Investing with $100, The Digital Launch Playbook, and/or an Unsexy System Session in the process.
by Joel Zaslofsky | May 1, 2013
This Spreadsheet Spotlight features a cool home energy audit and simple tracking spreadsheet to increases awareness and save you money. Learn what this will do for you, how to use the sample spreadsheets, and how to get access to the full version (for free).
by Joel Zaslofsky | Mar 21, 2013
This Smart and Simple Matters show features Mike Vardy and his perspectives on productivity. We discuss the seeds of awesomeness, why “why?” is the best question to ask (and when), “status battles,” and a whole new meaning of being productive.
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by Joel Zaslofsky | Mar 11, 2013
This Smart and Simple Matters show features James Clear and his perspective on health. We discuss the seeds of awesomeness, adopting an abundance mindset, starting your own movement, and why relationships are the ultimate personal capital.
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by Joel Zaslofsky | Mar 4, 2013
Learn 49 powerful lies we tell ourselves and how to make yourself (or someone else) speak the truth instead. This carefully curated list will empower you like The Minimalists empowered me.
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by Joel Zaslofsky | Feb 28, 2013
This visual Declaration represents the essence of Value of Simple and why people are proud to be a part of our community. It also tells the Declaration’s origin story, the massive energy that went into it, and how you can help spread the mission behind it.
by Joel Zaslofsky | Feb 11, 2013
This Smart and Simple Matters show features Dan and Vanessa Hayes. We discuss our relationship with “stuff,” how to simplify and organize all aspects of life, the differences between physical and digital clutter, and what universal topics everyone should be educated on.
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by Joel Zaslofsky | Feb 4, 2013
This edition of Smart and Simple Matters features Steve Rosenbaum discussing the promise of curating, the evolution of storytelling, filtering the Internet, and the balance of power between content creators, distribution platforms, and curators.
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