Author Archives: Chasing Our Tales

The usage of the word “adulting” has increased tremendously on social media recently. It’s defined as “to do grown up things and hold responsibilities such as a 9-5 job, a mortgage/rent, a car payment, or anything else that makes one … Continue reading →

A friend recently asked how I budget and track my spending. I don’t – no budgeting other than a weekly review of my credit card statement online to check for any unauthorized payments. This is a thought experiment as budgets are … Continue reading →

No, not even close. This headline sounds ridiculous, right? Unfortunately I see this idea portrayed too often – in reality, the cost of someone’s possessions tells you almost nothing about their actual level of income or accumulated wealth (see my … Continue reading →

When evaluating a commercial or other advertisement, the product such as the luxury convertible or newest phone is almost always portrayed as enabling an experience: the luxury car is being driven on beautiful winding mountain roads, and the phone is sharing … Continue reading →

Imagine all the commercial messages you’ve ever seen or read: sports drinks, beauty products, luxury cars, 11-piece dining room sets, and the latest generation smartphone. What do they all have in common? They’re for unnecessary products or services. If you … Continue reading →

A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy by William B. Irvine This post on the Truth. No Consequences. blog changed my life. It’s a long one – print it out, sit down with a highlighter, … Continue reading →

In a nutshell: How many cups can you drink from at one time? How many pairs of shoes can you wear at one time? How many cars can you drive at one time? Outside of a nutshell: This has been … Continue reading →