Your Starter's Guide to Joel Zaslofsky
Well hello, there! And welcome.
I'm Joel Zaslofsky – the intentional, grateful, and fun-loving creator of JoelZaslofsky.com (imagine that, huh?).
Do you dig simple-living like Bugs Bunny digs carrots? Are you fascinated by community-building and the amazing sense of belonging it creates? Do you get stoked to make an unconventional impact with quirky, like-minded people?
This page is for you if you're new to me, the work I do, and what lights me up.
So whoever you are and whatever you do, here's your express pass to learn if we're the kind of fit that makes us say, “Sweet sassy molassy!”
The Funky Overview of a Groovy Guy
First of all, I'm weird. (It's nice to establish these things right away).
My favorite currencies are smiles, hugs, and authentic conversation.
I have a diversity of interests, passions, and skills – also known as being a multipotentialite – and, although my focus may shift between topics and mediums, you can always expect help with some core human needs:
Community: for a True Sense of Belonging
From our neighborhoods to our global community, we'll discover what it's like to truly belong to something significant.
If you're a multipotentialite or feel isolated, detached, or eager to be among “your people,” you're invited to join hundreds of global puttypeep in the Puttyverse. It's support + inspiration for serious multipotentialites.
If you're into discovering and sharing your own gifts with a large side of getting your needs met in new ways, try a mashup of mutual aid, making fast friends, and Craigslist – the Offers and Needs Market.
Simplify Your Life
We'll explore gratitude rituals, the slow side of life, and intentional living together (among other things). For example, I interview experts and normal folks like you and me about simple-living journeys on my popular podcast, Smart and Simple Matters.
Meaning: for Being and Doing What Matters
Why am I so stoked about quantum biology, parenting, or spreadsheets? Why are you into mindfulness, diverse interests, or avoiding the feeling that you were just shot out of a cannon?
It's because our passions and values are deeply meaningful to us. So let's determine how and why we become fulfilled through, for instance, a mindset to use 0.1% of your time adding value to the other 99.9%.
Experience Curating is one way and we'll collectively find more purpose with less work and less stuff.
Connecting: the Antidote to Isolation and Helplessness
Maybe you're an extrovert like me that connects people to each other. Or perhaps you're an introvert that would rather connect the idea dots. Either way, we all win when we make the connections that nobody else can.
My friends say that I'm a master connector – to resources, a higher purpose, and fellow humans – so I'm here to help you generously and authentically unite your offers with your needs.
Generosity's Standard and Reciprocity's Optional
For the low, low cost of Absolutely Free, I'll help you simplify almost any part of your life (shoe closets not included). You'll have better relationships, find a new sense of belonging through community, and learn nerdy things that make you say, “Hot diggity! I'm awesome at the unsexy side of life!”
If you're hungry for a big ol' mental meal and are tired of the bite-sized bits from our feel good, do nothing Internet era, join thousands of like-minded people who listen to the Smart and Simple Matters podcast.
“I love that Joel leads with his heart. He cares about people first, which makes everything he does so meaningful in his work and for his community.”
Oh, Cool. You Want More.
If you'd rather keep our connection quiet for now, feel free to learn more on my About page or contact me directly.
One More Thing: Why I'm Grateful for You
I'm grateful for dark chocolate, my rad family (pictured above), and frozen lakes. But I'm more stoked about our journey together.
Your time and attention are precious. So I'm here for you, if you're here for me. As a friend. As a peer. As we guide each other through the struggles and celebrations of life.
You aren’t just a statistic or a downloader to me. You’re a part of the J-to-the-Z community now and I value you. Let's use our influence to help others simplify through slowness, become more generous, embrace our many facets, and get schuper-duper real, too.
Word up (or peace and humptiness if you prefer)!
Looking for Something Specific?
Me, Briefly
I bring together diverse communities, podcast about smart and simple matters, and get you excited about spreadsheets. Let's explore how to live intentionally, embrace our multipotentiality, share our gifts, build authentic relationships, and have tons of gratitude. No prior experience is required.