Freedom and fulfillment. Two words that define success for Hal Elrod, me and quite possibly many of you, too. Freedom is the external hallmark of success for me. Freedom to choose how I spend my time, my money and my energy. Fulfillment is my internal hallmark of success. I look for and need fulfillment in the …
Welcome to the first blog income report for Smart Money, Simple Life. I’ve debated whether or not to publish a report since I began seeing some revenue a couple of months ago. It was a real quandary for me, mostly because it felt like over-sharing. It was only when I thought about how inspiring it …
There are certain truths about self employment that are often glossed over by those of us who make a living on our own terms. Being self employed is, for the most part, a completely liberating way to make a living whether you work from a home office, on the road or from a local cafe. …
Looking for ways to spend less money? Me, too! Sometimes, even your best researched plans can go awry, meaning more dollars in the expenses column and less in the revenue column. You could look at finding new ways of generating extra income but sometimes that’s just not an option. That means finding some quick and easy ways …
A DIY food bank. It’s insurance you can eat! For most of human history, the insurance of choice has always been stored food. It didn’t matter what part of the world you lived in, there was a food preservation technique ideal for the food and the climate. That stockpile of food often meant the difference …
What matters most in life is different for everyone. What matters most to me, probably wouldn’t even be on your radar. And, that’s OK. We all have different dreams and values. The one thing we do share though, is that we need to decide what matters most before we begin the goal setting process. Why? …
The last day of January officially marked the end of my first year of blogging. Serious blogging. I’ve had other blogs over the years but I wasn’t serious about them. I didn’t have a vision for their future. I didn’t know my ‘Why’. And, they died from neglect. So, I consider this to be my …
Frugal mojo… Did you lose your’s over the holidays? Can I see a show of hands? If you could see me, you’d see I’ve got both hands in the air. Plus spirit fingers! My frugal mojo is currently contemplating holidaying permanently with the dodo. I need to recall it from the edges of extinction. NOW. I’d …
Your debt relief plan A debt relief plan sounds simple, doesn’t it? And, from a practical point of view, it is. Those steps are outlined here for you to follow and create your own plan. What’s not so simple is maintaining your focus and motivation. Take a look at this post for some techniques to …
How can you change your life by changing just 6 simple habits? Building these simple habits into your day helps create a growth mindset which in turn, brings new opportunities to you and can change your life. Habits sneak into our lives because they make our lives easier, not necessarily better. It’s time to choose …
The power of the side hustle: jobs can disappear easily, so it’s smart to have another way to earn money already up and running. There are many ways of looking at the purpose of the side hustle. Like your emergency fund, it can be a form of insurance against adversity; protecting you against situations like …
My year in review: blogs, business and other stuff. They say life begins at the edge of your comfort zone. If that’s true, then this is the year my life truly began. There have been many different detours beyond the edge of my comfort zone and each one has forced me to push past my …