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Schooling – The Minimalists Podcast

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 12:51:00 +0000

You have to listen to this! If you don’t think you have time, start at 45 minutes. T.K. Coleman makes some great points.

Schooling – The Minimalists Podcast

A Day In The Life of my Supposedly Frugal Stomach

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 12:24:00 +0000

Another good post by Mr Money Mustache. Probably the biggest thing that jumped out at me was this…

A cost difference of just $1.50 per person per meal, multiplied over a four-person family’s 372 meals per month makes a difference of** $558 per month, or about $96,000 per decade** after compounding.

Which, even if you don’t compound is around $65,000 in a decade.

A Day In The Life of my Supposedly Frugal Stomach

Stop Using WhatsApp If You Care About Your Privacy

Thu, 10 May 2018 14:46:00 +0000

Yet another reason to use [Signal][1]…

Stop Using WhatsApp If You Care About Your Privacy[1]: http://markjacobsen.net/signal/

Moments That Change Lives with Dan Heath

Wed, 09 May 2018 12:36:00 +0000

Love the idea of creating peak experiences. In fact, I’m reading the book now.

The EntreLeadership Podcast: #259: Dan Heath—Moments That Change Lives

This Week in Tech 663 Reasonably Miserable

Tue, 08 May 2018 12:15:00 +0000

You need to listen to this Twit episode.

This Week in Tech 663 Reasonably Miserable | TWiT.TV

What The Future Holds… (How to Use Physics to Predict the Future) with Michio Kaku

Mon, 07 May 2018 14:54:00 +0000

Probably more questions than answers, but still very interesting.

338 – Michio Kaku: What The Future Holds… (How to Use Physics to Predict the Future) – Altucher Confidential

Say Yes to Your Spouse

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 14:16:00 +0000

I could probably stand to work on this, but “Your goal should be to say “Yes” as often as you can”

Or, from what I understand about improve it’s always, “yes, and”.

Keys to Your “Happily Ever After” Marriage: Say Yes to Your Spouse

Don’t Give Away Historic Details About Yourself

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 14:17:00 +0000

Please be safe out there

Social media sites are littered with seemingly innocuous little quizzes, games and surveys urging people to reminisce about specific topics, such as “What was your first job,” or “What was your first car?” The problem with participating in these informal surveys is that in doing so you may be inadvertently giving away the answers to “secret questions” that can be used to unlock access to a host of your online identities and accounts.

Don’t Give Away Historic Details About Yourself — Krebs on Security

Cousins Maine Lobster – Pushing Past Fear

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 13:56:00 +0000

Great episode on risk, entrepreneurship, and bootstrapping.

#257: Cousins Maine Lobster—Pushing Past Fear

How to Delete Your Phone Contacts from Facebook

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 14:36:00 +0000

If you’re not going to delete your FB account completely then at least look into how to not throw your friends under the bus.

How to Delete Your Phone Contacts from Facebook

Tyra Banks and her mom on the Jame Altucher Show

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 15:25:00 +0000

Great interview with Tyra and her mom…

339 – Tyra Banks: – Altucher Confidential

Why We Should All Ditch Other Messaging Apps for Signal

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 13:55:00 +0000

If you’re already on Signal you can find me there too. If not, I’d like to suggest it…

Why We Should All Ditch Other Messaging Apps for Signal

And here are [my reasons][1].[1]: http://markjacobsen.net/signal/

Put One Person in Charge of Each Task When Getting Ready to Travel

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 15:03:00 +0000

Personally, I think this is a great idea for just about anything…

Put One Person in Charge of Each Task When Getting Ready to Travel

Beyond #DeleteFacebook: More Thoughts on Embracing the Social Internet Over Social Media

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 11:59:00 +0000

I “like” 🙂 almost all the ideas here…

Beyond #DeleteFacebook: More Thoughts on Embracing the Social Internet Over Social Media

Facebook Lockdown

Sat, 14 Apr 2018 14:00:00 +0000

Warning: I may get slightly snarky below. I’m not intending to belittle anyone’s intelligence, but to forcefully promote the importance of privacy and security.

So… recently I know a number of people’s Facebook accounts that have been “hacked”, and since I don’t want to bore you with the technical details I do want to provide some basic security advice and show you how to lock down your account.

First the basics… While I know it may be super tempting, or you “just weren’t thinking”…

NEVER click on a link you don’t recognize and have a reason to click on. I don’t care if it’s unicorns and rainbows or will create world peace. Stop clicking on links for no reason. What’s a reason? Ex, your friend messages you and says, “Hey [what they would normally call you], here’s a great recipe we tried last night and [some family member of theirs] really enjoyed it [link]”. Notice how actual identifying information was included in that and it was targeted?
But what about all the great articles on Facebook? Do you recognize the domain? Do you have a real reason to be going there? Maybe you should log out of Facebook and delete your account? But anyway, same rules apply… unless you recognize where the link is going to and you have a real reason – **don’t**click on the link!
Here we’re going to get a little Facebook specific, but NEVER install apps, games, or allow third party access to any part of your profile unless you are 100% sure of the legitimacy. In fact, delete all apps with access to your account. Ready, for a real link? [Here’s where you can delete apps with access to your account][1]. You’ve heard of Cambridge Analytica, right? If not, go delete your Facebook account right now and never log back in.
Ok, back to the basics… Never use the same password for sites. Hint, your Facebook account getting hijacked isn’t usually because of a bad password, it’s usually for one of the reasons above which I why this is listed forth. Still… don’t use the same passwords.
Ok, ready for probably the most important thing you can do other than following the items above? [Enable two factor authentication EVERYWHERE][2]. In fact, go back and read that article I wrote 4 years ago.

Ok, now I’m getting tired as this may be one of my longest posts ever. So, to wrap it up, here’s how to enable two factor authentication on your FB account (note, even 2FA won’t protect you from clicking on stupid links and installing apps).

Install an authenticator app on your phone like Google Authenticator.
Go to your Facebook security settings: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=security
Under “Setting Up Extra Security” enable “Use two-factor authentication”
Under “Code Generator”, click the “third party app” link to generate a QR code you can scan w/ the Google Authenticator app.
Follow the instructions.

Now, go enable 2FA for your other important accounts like banking and Google/GMail.

But most importantly, stop clicking on links!

PS: Again, apologies for any snarkyness. It’s interesting because in the wake of the cambridge analytica, #DeleteFacebook, and other campaigns I’ve been thinking of what it would take to create a distributed, secure, no ads based, non-profit social network. If you know of one already I would be interested. If not, and you’re a developer who might be interested in working on such a project, please let me know.[1]: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=applications [2]: http://markjacobsen.net/2014/04/heartbleed-and-the-importance-of-two-factor-authentication/

Lean or Agile? Why choose when you can have it all? The power of applying Agile with a Lean mindset

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 11:15:00 +0000

Interesting article. I have the book queued up for perusal. If you have a subscription to Safari Books you can read it too!

Lean or Agile? Why choose when you can have it all? The power of applying Agile with a Lean mindset

The Matador Defense – TWiT

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 11:14:00 +0000

I would strongly recommend listening to the segment on Facebook

This Week in Tech 658 The Matador Defense | TWiT.TV

The Real History of Daylight Saving Time

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 13:32:00 +0000

And now you know…

The Real History of Daylight Saving Time

Designing a Frugal But Luxurious FI Life by Age 32 with Liz Thames

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 12:22:00 +0000

Lots of practical advice and hard work here…

Designing a Frugal But Luxurious FI Life by Age 32 with Liz Thames

Still the Most Important Piece of Financial Advice You’ll Ever Receive

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 11:37:00 +0000

“Of course, simply spending less may not be the solution to every financial problem that we encounter. But it is the solution to most.”

Still the Most Important Piece of Financial Advice You’ll Ever Receive

Telling Our Kids To “Walk Up, Not Out” Isn’t Just Wrong, It’s Incredibly Dangerous

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 12:35:00 +0000

Absolutely love every bit of this. Just a few nuggets…

“it isn’t an either/or proposition”

“Walking out is a powerful political statement being made by students too young to vote, but old enough to have performed multiple lockdown drills in their school.”

“insinuating that children are responsible for mass gun violence because they simply don’t take the time to “befriend the lonely kid” is not only victim-blaming, it’s dangerous”

“Walk up to the mirror, look yourself in the eyes, and tell yourself that you’ve done everything you can to prevent the next mass shooting. And if you can’t, stop looking to the students to save themselves and start looking at yourself.”

Telling Our Kids To “Walk Up, Not Out” Isn’t Just Wrong, It’s Incredibly Dangerous

The Value of Fasting (from Anything). And How to Get Started.

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 11:16:00 +0000

Have been trying this in various forms since around the beginning of this year. Thus far I’ve had success with abstaining from alcohol for almost 100 days, and intermittent fasting off and on. Haven’t had anything stick, but it does feel good to know that sometimes you can maintain some of that old self control… at least for a while.

The Value of Fasting (from Anything). And How to Get Started.

401(k)s Aren’t ‘Bullshit’

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 10:36:00 +0000

There’s a lot of truth here, just as there is in [Oh Damn, 401(k)s Aren’t Magic][1] …

401(k)s Aren’t ‘Bullshit’[1]: http://markjacobsen.net/2018/02/oh-damn-401ks-arent-magic/

Announce the Reason You Are About to Look at Your Phone

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 16:11:00 +0000

I kind of like this idea. Even if you just announce it to yourself I think it’s a great mindful practice.

Announce the Reason You Are About to Look at Your Phone

Collecting | The Minimalists

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 13:52:00 +0000

“Clutter is in the eye of the beholder.”

Podcast 118 | Collecting | The Minimalists

12 Rules for Life: A Solution to Suffering

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 14:11:00 +0000

Some hard truth here…

312 – Jordan B. Peterson: 12 Rules for Life: A Solution to Suffering – Altucher Confidential

Stop Asking Your Kid About Their Day

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 16:24:00 +0000

It probably wouldn’t hurt for me to remember this. My goal is for them to want to talk to me when there really are important things weighing on their minds, and I know I did and still do tend to shut down just as described when treated the same way.

Stop Asking Your Kid About Their Day

Alexander Hamilton’s Deep Advice

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 14:09:00 +0000

It may seem ridged but I like the concept of how this guidance would help instill discipline while also establishing a routine with good intentions. Note also that it doesn’t say there is no possibility of deviation, but that changes should be highly considered before hand – perhaps by talking it through with someone more experienced and wise.

Alexander Hamilton’s Deep Advice – Study Hacks – Cal Newport

From Disorganized to Debt Free Through Budgeting and Routine

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 15:21:00 +0000

Impressive what this family did! Yet, still achievable my most.

From Disorganized to Debt Free Through Budgeting and Routine with Rosemarie Groner

Real Artists Don’t Starve

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 14:43:00 +0000

Like the reminder to charge what you’re worth. Also learned a little history lesson.

Ep. 303 – Jeff Goins: Real Artists Don’t Starve – Altucher Confidential

3 Things I Wish Parents – and Teens – Knew About Pot

Fri, 23 Feb 2018 12:18:00 +0000

You learn something new everyday. And naive little me thought marijuana was just marijuana.

3 Things I Wish Parents – and Teens – Knew About Pot

Coaching People to Their Possibilities

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 15:28:00 +0000

Wow! This was a great episode on setting expectations, following up, and coaching to success…

Podcasts Archive – The ONE Thing

Clarity on Your ONE Thing & Managing Your Time

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:40:00 +0000

For all my friends in education, esp the principals…

Podcasts Archive – The ONE Thing

Oh Damn, 401(k)s Aren’t Magic

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 13:36:00 +0000

“All of this has always ignored the mathematical fact that scrimping and saving and investing wisely will not save you if you don’t have enough money in the first place. If you are a low-wage worker who cuts your expenses to the bone in order to sock away $500 a year, on which you earn 8%, you will still not go more than a year in retirement without starving to death. The math just doesn’t work. We need to actually give people more money. This is common sense, but is anathema to the sort of magical thinking that says that the root of all poverty is bad decisions by the poor.”

Read the full article: Oh Damn, 401(k)s Aren’t Magic

Why You Should Let Kids Fight

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 15:34:00 +0000

Interesting, and yet hard to do sometimes. My gut says that generally speaking husbands are more apt to do this, but maybe that’s just speaking from personal experience 🙂

Why You Should Let Kids Fight

Old-School Investing Wisdom from 60+ Years with Mike Anderson

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 14:20:00 +0000

If someone has been doing something for 60+ years it probably makes sense to listen.

Old-School Investing Wisdom from 60+ Years with Mike Anderson

Dr. Michael Gervais – The Mental Game, Part 1

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:35:00 +0000

Another good Entreleadership podcast…

#236: Dr. Michael Gervais—The Mental Game, Part 1

3 Keys to Making Your New Year’s Resolutions Finally Stick

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 14:51:00 +0000

A good deep dive on habits and goals to make your resolutions stick…

3 Keys to Making Your New Year’s Resolutions Finally Stick (TPS176)

Free yourself from your filter bubbles

Tue, 23 Jan 2018 13:13:00 +0000

It probably wouldn’t hurt if we all freed ourselves from our own little filter bubble. That said, telling others their in a bubble or ridiculing them is probably not the best way to get a health dialog going. FWIW: I’m always open to a good conversation and sharing of ideas.

Free yourself from your filter bubbles

You, Too, Can Live Like Royalty and Delete All Your Social Media Accounts

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 13:41:00 +0000

Something to think about…

For centuries, inbred weirdos in castles ruled every aspect of our lives. These days, they mostly just suck up public assistance that might be better spent on, I don’t know, helping sick kids or something.

…and remember, you don’t even have to follow me on social media! You can just sign up for my newsletter!

You, Too, Can Live Like Royalty and Delete All Your Social Media Accounts

Establishing Healthy Habits for the New Year

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 13:38:00 +0000

Seems appropriate for the new year…

Podcasts Archive – The ONE Thing

Linda Papadopoulos: Validation: Why It’s Dangerous…

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 12:45:00 +0000

The comparison of social media to a public bathroom door seems apt…

Ep. 296 – Linda Papadopoulos: Validation: Why It’s Dangerous…

Trump has given North Korea “the greatest gift ever”

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 11:31:00 +0000

Forget the sensationalist headline, and listen to the podcast episode. Interesting to get the perspective of people with more background then ourselves.

Trump has given North Korea “the greatest gift ever”

Kristen Hadeed – Learning to Lead

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 15:18:00 +0000

I thought this was pretty good and she has an interesting story. Feel free to pick up a copy of the book too.

#238: Kristen Hadeed—Learning to Lead

Ray Dalio: Principles for Investing in a Meaningful Life (Tested Strategies from 1 of The World’s Wealthiest Investors)

Fri, 12 Jan 2018 18:00:00 +0000

Not sure why it isn’t listed on his website, but if you subscribe to his podcast you probably would have caught this.

Pain + Reflection = Progress

5 step process:
Identify Goals
Identify problems
Diagnose root cause
Design way around
Push through and execute design

Ep. 290 – Ray Dalio: Principles for Investing in a Meaningful Life (Tested Strategies from 1 of The World’s Wealthiest Investors)

Scary Chip Flaws Raise Spectre of Meltdown — Krebs on Security

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 14:10:00 +0000

Please be sure to update/patch every device you have. On most Windows machines, you should be able to do a manual reboot (Start -> Power -> Restart) and have the updates applied. On iOS you want to go to Settings -> General -> Software Update

Scary Chip Flaws Raise Spectre of Meltdown — Krebs on Security

Facebook Makes You Sad, So Try Using It Less

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 18:01:00 +0000

A Facebook slam… on Facebook! Expect another FB post coming up soon. In the mean time, the best way to reach me is in person, via my blog, or the messaging platform of your choice.

“Scrolling through your news feed is distracting and depressing”

Facebook Makes You Sad, So Try Using It Less

White Women Keep Fucking Us Over

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 18:49:00 +0000

Interesting stats

White Women Keep Fucking Us Over

Floyd Landis: The Consequence of Exposing a Legend

Sun, 07 Jan 2018 12:44:00 +0000

Interesting story. Discussion about the need to use performance enhancing drugs to reach the highest levels is thought provoking.

Ep. 278 – Floyd Landis: The Consequence of Exposing a Legend: Learning How to Take Your Life Back & Overcome Rejection – Altucher Confidential

16 Small Habits That Could Seriously Improve Your Life Within A Year

Fri, 05 Jan 2018 16:09:00 +0000

Not a huge fan of sharing things that come off BuzzFeed, but the list is decent and doesn’t require you to click next for each one.

Here’s the list, but click through below for the detail:

Try reading for a set amount of time each day.
Practice swapping ‘sorry’ for ‘thank you’ when the situation is right.
Don’t just put things down, put them away.
And do your dishes every single day.
If something’s going to take you less than two minutes, just do it then and there.
Try to go to bed and get up at similar times each day.
Actually start flossing your teeth every day.
Put all of your spare change into a jar for an entire year.
Make a plan for the following day before you go to bed at night.
Practice a new kind of handwriting, like cursive or calligraphy.
Learn three words in a new language every day.
Get into the habit of writing in a journal daily.
Run for as long as you can…and then run again the next day, and the next.
Make your bed every morning before you leave the house.
Add new and healthy foods to your diet rather than focusing on removing other food groups.
And try meditating, starting with just five minutes a day.

16 Small Habits That Could Seriously Improve Your Life Within A Year

Former Facebook exec feels ‘tremendous guilt’ for what he helped make

Fri, 29 Dec 2017 11:30:00 +0000

Interesting how much more I’m seeing people in the tech sector getting off of or massively limiting their amount of time on social networks. There does seem to be a place for the concept, but I’d rather see an open spec like email whereby different groups could host a “group”, but then individuals could log into one app on their phone or computer and have very targeted settings for what they want. I guess an argument could be made that email fills almost that exact role…

Former Facebook exec feels ‘tremendous guilt’ for what he helped make

Transform Your Health, Business, Income, Finances, and Marriage Doing This ONE Thing

Fri, 22 Dec 2017 01:03:00 +0000

Sometimes all it takes is one thing.

Podcasts Archive – The ONE Thing

Mike Van Cleave: A Conversation About Cancer & Learning How to Discard the Meaningless

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 11:48:00 +0000

A good and sobering reminder…

Ep. 288 – Mike Van Cleave: A Conversation About Cancer & Learning How to Discard the Meaningless – Altucher Confidential

How to Survive Deadly Black Ice On Winter Roads

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 13:20:00 +0000

Please read! Especially for my friends in or visiting the great white north…

How to Survive Deadly Black Ice On Winter Roads

Stop Hanging Out with Losers

Thu, 14 Dec 2017 11:23:00 +0000

Maybe a little harsh, but lots of truth!

EP246: Stop Hanging Out with Losers

The scary truth about what’s hurting our kids

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 13:19:00 +0000

This article makes me glad we haven’t given into giving the kids their own tablets and esp not a phone. How many years can we keep it up? Another reminder…
The scary truth about what’s hurting our kids

We’re building a dystopia just to make people click on ads

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 14:16:00 +0000

Turns Out the Nearly $90,000,000 Donation to Prove the NFL Cares About Social Justice Is Bullshit

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 15:54:00 +0000

Yeah, I think I’m done with the NFL.

Turns Out the Nearly $90,000,000 Donation to Prove the NFL Cares About Social Justice Is Bullshit

Tim Ferriss: Using a New Lens To Make Life Easier

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 22:55:00 +0000

Tim Ferriss is making the rounds again for his new book, but he always has something worth listening to. Consider this.

Ep. 281 – Tim Ferriss: Using a New Lens To Make Life Easier – Altucher Confidential

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Tyler Cowen: What the Future Holds: Stagnation or Innovation?

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 22:55:00 +0000

An interesting perspective to consider. Then go out and DO something!

Ep. 282 – Tyler Cowen: What the Future Holds: Stagnation or Innovation? – Altucher Confidential

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How we can end sexual harassment at work

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 22:59:00 +0000

How Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google manipulate our emotions

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 22:59:00 +0000

Podcasts Archive – The ONE Thing

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 21:54:00 +0000

A good refresher on being clear about your priorities.
Podcasts Archive – The ONE Thing

Kwik Brain 045: Improve Your Memory With A Good Night’s Sleep With Dr. Michael Breus | Jim Kwik

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 21:27:00 +0000

A great reminder. Love the 5 step process…

1 Keep 1 sleep schedule (wake up the same time every day)
2 Stop caffeine before 2pm
3 Stop alcohol intake 3 hours before bed
4 Stop exercise 4 hours before bed
5 Give the sun a high five – 5 minutes of direct sun

Kwik Brain 045: Improve Your Memory With A Good Night’s Sleep With Dr. Michael Breus | Jim Kwik

Learning to Slow Down (with Nichole Nordeman – Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker)

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 20:54:00 +0000

I thought this was a good show. While most of the talking is about moms there’s a lot that is appropriate for dads to keep in mind as well.
Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker: #40: Learning to Slow Down (with guest Nichole Nordeman)

The Most Dangerous Thing You Can Do While “Multitasking”

Sun, 19 Nov 2017 13:18:00 +0000

So true. Please enable “DND while driving” on your phone! Both the iPhone and Android have the feature. I’ve been using it since I updated to iOS 11, and it works well. Just getting the notifications I found was a distraction, and since I can still get calls from my “favorites” it’s been a huge help.

OPTIMIZE with Brian Johnson | More Wisdom in Less Time: +1 #52: The Most Dangerous Thing You Can Do While “Multitasking”