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Millionaire who saved 70% of his income and retired at 35: 'We should all live by these 6 basic principles'

The article from the above link tells the story of a young couple who decided that it was more important to build wealth and retire young than to live a "normal" life (a life like most of their friends and family). They pretty much gave up eating out and spending on non-essentials, even while doing all they could to increase their income. For several years they lived off 30% of what they brought in and saved the rest.

At 35, they have more than $1,000,000 in in...

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The gravel track down the street has been my good friend during the quarantine. My days are much happier and productive if I start with a quick walk to and from the track and a few laps in the morning air.

When I'm running on the track, keeping my head up and my eyes looking out, I see lines of lighter gravel clearly marking several jogging lanes. Although these lines are smeared and messy—it would be tough to find a definitive start and end to a given line—the division between lanes is surely visible.

But when I looked down directly below me in a section of the line as small as a square foot, the lighter stones and darker s...

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How has quarantine been for you? I've had good days and bad. I heard the below info on a podcast yesterday and thought it was so profound and wanted to share it with you.

This is from Shawn Anchor, brain researcher and author of the book "Big Potential." The wording is a bit awkward because its transcribed from a podcast, but I hope you get the gist.

"Two researchers out in VA found that if you're looking at a hill you need to climb, if you look at that hill by yourself your brain shows you a hill that is 20% steeper than the same hill you look at when you're with someone who's going to climb the hill with you. Basically, by including another brain, you see another hill. I always thought when I looked at a mountain, that's the mountain. And I can decide whether to climb it. That's not how the human brain works at all. The geometry of the challenges in your life are constantly in flux based upon whether you t...

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The bedroom can serve various purposes for one's everyday life. For some, the bedroom also acts as an office, library and laundry room, but in the end, it is still a sanctuary for sleep. While you can't build more hours into your day, you can redesign and style your bedroom to improve your chances of getting a restful night's sleep. Your bedroom should be the most luxurious and personal space in your home – an oasis that conducts relaxation and comfort – so here are some tips on how you can style your bedroom for better sleep.

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It's no secret that the majority of the younger generations are renting for longer than their elder counterparts. With an abundance of student loan debt and soaring home prices, it's no wonder why most people are turning to renting. However, as rent prices steadily increase, is it better to bite the bullet and invest in a home? The decades-long debate about renting versus buying is far from over, but here are a few things to consider to help you make the best decision for you.

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