17 Unique Quotes About Gratitude

[Average read time: 4 minutes] Gratitude is an attitude that should be practiced all year, but Thanksgiving and the holiday season is a great reminder. I think I’m a grateful person. I hope I’m a grateful person, but sometimes I need to exercise my gratitude muscle. These quotes will do just that. 17 Unique Quotes […]

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Life Blueprint 2.0

[Average read time: 5 minutes] My Life Blueprint 2.0… It was a sunny summer day in Los Angeles. My kids and I were enjoying a relaxing day at the beach. My son was playing with toy soldiers and building a sand castle with an elaborate moat that according to him, “would help defend the castle […]

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My Whole Life is Worth $561 [Minimalism]

I recently wrote about how I threw out everything I owned two years ago as I embarked on my journey into minimalism. Divorce was the inspiration for my first book and a perfect opportunity to re-evaluate my life and my relationship with objects. Decluttering my life allowed me to really focus on my priorities – my kids, family, […]

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I Threw Out Everything I Owned [Minimalism]

[Average read time: 3 minutes] Two years ago I threw out everything I owned that I didn’t give away or sell. I haven’t gone completely rogue, but I’m making progress. I have some clothes, a dresser, bed, one end table, Kindle, laptop, and a backpack. I do have some personal hygiene stuff like deodorant, cologne, […]

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5 Life-Altering Lessons From Pablo Escobar on Netflix’s Narcos [Updated]

I am one of the millions of fans that will indulge in season 3 of the Netflix original series, Narcos, which will be available September 1st. The first two seasons saw the rise of Pablo Escobar and Colombia’s Medellin cartel. I binge-watched all of season 2 when it was released in 2016 – a bitter-sweet […]

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