Category: Surviving American Culture

Stop Buying Stuff and Spending Money Right Now

~ Talia Clay

Stop complaining about the one percent.  I hate to break it to you, but it is partly your fault they are rich.  Yes, they may have had certain social advantages, rich parents, a free college education, and a trust fund worth more money than you will ever see in your lifetime.  Yet as long as … Continue reading Stop Buying Stuff and Spending Money Right Now

Don’t Spread Yourself Too Thin: Set Priorities

~ Talia Clay

Thank you Tim Ferris for revolutionizing the concept of work life balance.  Yet I have some qualms about his book. The 4-hour Work Week simply is unrealistic for for recent college grads with no job, no money and no small business. While it has great ideas I'd love to implement someday, and some of them … Continue reading Don’t Spread Yourself Too Thin: Set Priorities

The True Cost of Materialism

~ Talia Clay

I didn't have a job until my second semester in college.  I worked at the gym, earning a little money to spend here and there on fun stuff, like getting my nails done, going to the movies, joining student groups, or whatever (not beer). I didn't absolutely need that job until my sophomore year of … Continue reading The True Cost of Materialism