Comments on: Ultimate Recycling: Buying Nothing New for One Year?

By: recycling

recycling — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:08:06 +0000

WOW! Buying Nothing New for One Year? I can think of all the money I would save, but not be around to spend it. I am envious of all who have that kind of disipline. Dell Computers is partnering with Goodwill to offer computer recycling services, in New Jersey, with a program they call Reconnect. The Reconnect Program is designed to help protect the environment by responsibly promoting computer recycling and reuse of computer equipment. At the same time the Reconnect program will work to connect lower income people with much needed technology products. This may also be available your state.

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By: The ultimate challenge: Buy nothing new for a year - Smart Spending

The ultimate challenge: Buy nothing new for a year - Smart Spending — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 02:45:37 +0000

[...] idea in a recent post at Debt Reduction. (Here's a little link love: He read about it in a post at The Blog of Tim Ferriss.) It's the brainchild of 10 San Francisco friends who are concerned about consumerism and its [...]

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By: Can you do this? « Tips on how to manage your money

Can you do this? « Tips on how to manage your money — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:34:05 +0000

[...] So, for some more inspiration (challenge?), here’s an article that I lifter from Tim Ferriss (of The 4-hour Workweek fame) ’s blog: [...]

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By: 20 Something Money

20 Something Money — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 04:02:58 +0000

I absolutely love this post. I think I am going to do a similar challenge and will write about it in my blog soon. Thanks for sharing!

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By: Rob Thomas

Rob Thomas — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 03:41:27 +0000

Tim,

I just finished reading 4hr work wk and all I can say is “what a great book!” I am currently 46 and wish I had read something like this years ago. It’s so funny because I am already in product marketing, have always wanted to tango, am into martial arts, am a Brit living in LA and always wanted to travel the world. So.. we have a little in common! I realized after reading your book that I should be asking myself what would make me happy. I spent years trying to find the perfect business and relationship instead of living a life I would love, doing what I want.

This morning I decided that I want to spend my time golfing, snow boarding, learning new languages, traveling and meeting new people all over the world. Argentina sounds great, I might even start there. I recently sold my house and have 5 months left on a lease which should be enough time to implement some of your wisdom.

Once again many thanks and I wish you all the happiness that life can offer.

Cheers,

Rob T.

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By: The Green Tax, Show #18 « The Green Tax

The Green Tax, Show #18 « The Green Tax — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 10:31:59 +0000

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By: Kris

Kris — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 05:29:12 +0000

very interesting post. for many years, i actually lived by it, and yes, it was much better than the consumerist lifestyle of some of my friends. even today, i rarely ever end up buying clothes and stuff for myself. i live off presents and the occasional hand-me-down. most of my expenses are things like phone bills (yeah, i'm a real phone addict) and eating out/traveling/vacations. my only exception is stuff for my pc. if i had to cut down on those, i would probably feel pretty deprived.

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By: David

David — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:37:17 +0000

I would like to have your permission to translate this post to Portuguese and posy it in my new blog (indeed, it would be the first real post). I would obviously link the post to your website for those whom speak English.
Thank you very much. You are a big inspiration for many people.

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No problem, David. Go right ahead.

Um plazer,

Tim

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By: Could you do it? « Preacher Matt’s Journal

Could you do it? « Preacher Matt’s Journal — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 23:19:50 +0000

[...] 1, 2007 by preachermattharris Here is an interesting blog from Tim Ferris. Could you live one year without buying anything [...]

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By: Pierre Cutler

Pierre Cutler — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 21:05:08 +0000

Good stuff. My wife and I tried a variant on the theme. We agreed to only eat food (and drinks) that did not come in a package. The results - I lost 20 pounds in less than one month, my blood pressure returned to normal, eliminating my need for blood pressure medicine, and my cholesterol improved. Pierre

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