SASM 029 – 4 Reasons and a Moral Imperative to Unsimplify

This Smart and Simple Matters episode reveals 4 reasons to UNsimplify and if there’s ever a moral imperative to do so. I also answer the question, “Do you need to be worldly to be worthy?” and “Why is wading into the pool of other people’s problems so damn complex?

SASM 028 – How to Grow Abundance and Combat Stagnation with Charlie Gilkey

This Smart and Simple Matters episode features Charlie Gilkey. We talk about how a philosopher becomes a warrior, why most things you want won’t get you what you need, types of abundance, the small business cycle… and more.

SASM 027 – Risk-Taking, Rough and Ready Creativity, and Checklists with Corwin Hiebert

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.

SASM 025 – Tetris Theory and How to Act Accordingly with Colin Wright

This Smart and Simple Matters episode features Colin Wright. We discuss Tetris Theory, mental frameworks, his new book – Act Accordingly – and why my sports team is better than yours.

SASM 024 – Reinventing Yourself and Rapidly Reframing Misfortune with Adam Shepard

This Smart and Simple Matters episode features Adam Shepard. We discuss reinventing yourself, reframing misfortune, why budgeting is sexy, life-changing $10 purchases, living in a homeless shelter, and much more.

How and Why to Lead With “I Love You”

Leading conversations with “I love you” creates big smiles, endless gratitude, and a better world. So why don’t we do this? Discover how to fix this and all the powerful reasons to “Lead With I Love You.”

SASM 023 – How to Curate and Informational Nurses with Robin Good

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.

SASM 022 – Minimalism, Intentional Living, and Being the Best You with Joshua Becker

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.

SASM 021 – Residual Income and Minimal Experiences with Natalie Sisson

This Smart and Simple Matters episode features Natalie Sisson and her perspective on building freedom in business and adventure in life. We discuss the seeds of awesomeness, generating residual income streams, minimalist experiences of non-minimalists, and “Tall Poppy Syndrome.”