Tuesday, March 4th, 2008


When I was a boy, I hoarded Stuff. I had what my parent’s called a “rat’s nest”, a closet full of the Stuff I’d gathered. Why did I hoard Stuff? Was it because we were poor and I wanted to own things? Or was it something deeper?
As I grew older, I became more discriminating. I [...]

[read all of Possessed: People Who are Ruled by Stuff]

One of the fundamental premises of the Get Rich Slowly philosophy is that by making sacrifices and smart moves now, you can create a better life in the future. It’s a philosophy of deferred gratification.
But what if you don’t want to wait to enjoy life’s rewards? What if you want to take advantage of opportunities [...]

[read all of Uncommon Lifestyles and the Truth About the 4-Hour Workweek: An Interview with Tim Ferriss]