The Simple Life with Gary Collins

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Ep 123: Discussing the Downside of Starting or Living The Simple Life… Its Not That Bad! Dec 21, 2021

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As most of you know, I don't beat around the bush; I give it to you straight. With that being said, as with any changes you make in life, there is a downside. It isn't all roses and butterflies living The Simple Life. Comparably to the day to day of "normal" American life, the downside isn't all that bad. We simple lifers have had many discussions over the years about how things definitely change once you go down this road. Today I want to address some of the struggles and changes you will experience, as the more you know, the more you grow! Topics Discussed: * What living The Simple Life really means * How as you dive deeper into The Simple Life you will experience profound changes * Why change is good * Why struggle and introspection builds character * Why so few these days pursue a simpler life * You are part of a small group of go getters so embrace it * Why pushing The Simple Life on others isn’t such a good idea * Getting used to being the real you Episode Resources: * Special Coupon for Purchasing The Simple Life Journal Products: tsljournal10 * The Simple Life Website: https://www.thesimplelifenow.com *Make sure to signup and be a member of The Simple Life Insider's Circle at: https://www.thesimplelifenow.com/the-simple-life/

Ep 122: Addressing Negative Reviews: How The Softies Love to Rant Dec 14, 2021

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Today, I want to address a negative review and comment on iTunes. Usually, I don't give these the time of day, but this one hit a nerve, because of the false information it contained. Instead of providing an honest review of what they didn't like about the episode, this individual distorts the topics and what I talked about to fit their negative thinking. I will dissect this review to show why I believe people like this are destroying this country and have no place in The Simple Life community. See Negative iTunes Review Below: Fudo 77 “Episode 119 is a tire fire, and resembles an audio version of a FB rant filmed by a goateed guy in his car. It’s a great subject to cover (smartphone addiction), but this guy serves from the price of his toilet to NBA/BLM to Hispanic people on smartphones to women in the gym. He so wants to say women are worse, but can’t find the stats to.” To leave “nice” reviews go to my iTunes podcast page here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-simple-life-with-gary-collins/id1479302777 Topics Discussed: * Why people (losers in life) feel the need to leave negative reviews * I dissect what this individual is really in this review, and a lot about themselves * Why I have an easy way to send emails to me to say what you really feel about me or what I do * Why I will never shy away from the topics that need to be discussed * Cowards leave personally attacking negative reviews don’t be one of them * Why we have become a country of victims and if you don’t agree with them you are a racist, sexist, homophobe * Why it is important for us “simple life” folk to start our own businesses and run for public office Episode Resources: * Special Coupon for Purchasing The Simple Life Journal Products: tsljournal10 * The Simple Life Website: https://www.thesimplelifenow.com *Make sure to signup and be a member of The Simple Life Insider's Circle at: https://www.thesimplelifenow.com/the-simple-life/

Ep 121: Ask Gary Anything (Round 2) Dec 07, 2021

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Welcome to another episode of "Ask Gary Anything." This is where you, the audience, get to send in your questions about anything, and I will answer them. That is right, you heard it... anything, because that is how I roll! On occasion, I will pick listener questions and answer them on the air. If you want to have your question(s) considered, simply fill out the contact form on my website www.thesimplelifenow.com, or better yet become a member of "The Simple Life Insider's Circle" link is at the bottom of the show notes. Today, we have some great questions: 1. What are your personal favorite podcasts that you would recommend to listeners of your show? 2. My question for you is if you would be posting new videos to your YouTube channel as you work to create your vision for your new property? 3. How do you think your jobs in the government have changed you? Episode Resources: * Special Coupon for Purchasing The Simple Life Journal Products: tsljournal10 * The Simple Life Website: https://www.thesimplelifenow.com *Make sure to signup and be a member of The Simple Life Insider's Circle at: https://www.thesimplelifenow.com/the-simple-life/

Ep 120: How To Declutter During The Holidays Nov 30, 2021

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How do you avoid cluttering your life with useless items during the prime time of the American consumerism bonanza we call--The Christmas Holidays? As some of you know, I recently rebooted my life by selling most of my belonging and moving to another state. Even though I wrote a book about decluttering that doesn't mean I'm exempt from the "too much stuff" bug biting me. I'm going through a pretty extensive decluttering process at the moment, and I thought there is no better time than the Christmas Holidays to tackle this subject. We know that our culture is dominated by "consumerism," but that doesn't mean you have to be a gold star member of the "cult of clutter." In this episode, I discuss my current experience with downsizing and decluttering my lifestyle. I go over valuable tips and tricks to stop the clutter madness even during the holiday season. Topics Discussed: * What does decluttering your life really mean * How I found, I had acquired too many things and needed another round of major decluttering * How to figure out what items are important, and what items need to go * Why life is about relationships and memories not things * How to deal with the emotional attachments you have with your stuff * A step-by-step process of decluttering and how to avoid buying useless stuff * How to live the life you want free from clutter * The difference between things you need and things you want Episode Resources: * Special Coupon for Purchasing The Simple Life Journal Products: tsljournal10 * The Simple Life Website: https://thesimplelifenow.com *Make sure to signup and be a member of The Simple Life Insider's Circle at: https://thesimplelifenow.com/the-simple-life/

Ep 119: A Message to American Women – Get Off Your F**king Smartphone! Nov 23, 2021

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As a lot of you know, I like to observe not hear some dumb pundit vomit words out of their mouth. When it comes to women and their addiction to their phone screens, I have noticed that no one is discussing this issue. Well, after almost getting killed last week a couple of times from women texting/talking on their phone (phone to their ear) while driving, I have had enough. As a matter of fact, I have lost count of how many car accidents I have had to avoid by such stupidity in the last five years. So here comes another Gary Rant! I don't think it is a surprise that most Americans are addicted to their smartphone. Actually, it is pretty much a global problem, but in the good old USA, we always like to be number one with most addictions of stupidity. But over the last five years, I have noticed American women can't seem to get that small box of stupid away from their face no matter what. And it appears age is not a factor; even blue-haired old ladies seem to love their smartphones. Topics Discussed: * Our addiction to smartphones is completely out of control * Some statistics that will make your head explode * Why it seems this addiction is affecting women more than men * Why maybe while your at the gym you should actually workout instead of updating social media and taking selfies. * There is nothing so important on your phone that you must try and kill me while being on it while driving * Is the average American woman truly addicted to their smartphone * Do you really need a smartphone Episode Resources: * Special Coupon for Purchasing The Simple Life Journal Products: tsljournal10 * The Simple Life Website: https://thesimplelifenow.com *Make sure to signup and be a member of The Simple Life Insider's Circle at: https://thesimplelifenow.com/the-simple-life/

Ep 118: I’m Busy Leave Me Alone Nov 16, 2021

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Questions asked and answered: * Why when being busy saying no to people is important * An update on what is going on with my house and future plans * Why being self reliant will save you a lot of headache in life * Why no one will ever give a shit about your projects, but you * Why short term pain for long term pain is hard and why most people will not do it Episode Resources: * Special Coupon for Purchasing The Simple Life Journal Products: tsljournal10 * The Simple Life Website: https://thesimplelifenow.com *Make sure to signup and be a member of The Simple Life Insider's Circle at: https://thesimplelifenow.com/the-simple-life/

Ep 117: Ask Gary Anything (Round 1) Nov 09, 2021

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Welcome to another episode of "Ask Gary Anything." This is where you, the audience, get to send in your questions about anything, and I will answer them. That is right, you heard it... anything, because that is how I roll! On a fairly regular basis I pick questions sent to me from my ever growing list, and answer them on this podcast. Questions asked and answered: 1. Do you ever plan to live off the grid again? 2. What was the hardest thing you let go of when you started simplifying and did you ever regret selling or giving it away? 3. What do you think of preppers or survivalists since both types typically have to acquire and store a bunch of stuff to ride out the storm they think is coming. Does the effort and expense of preparing for Armageddon? Episode Resources: * Special Coupon for Purchasing The Simple Life Journal Products: tsljournal10 * The Simple Life Website: https://thesimplelifenow.com *Make sure to signup and be a member of The Simple Life Insider's Circle at: https://thesimplelifenow.com/the-simple-life/

Ep 116: What Really Makes Us Happy – You May be Surprised Nov 02, 2021

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So what truly makes us hairless apes happy? Is it a brand new, a closet stacked to the roof with shoes, being a bizzillionaire, or having a billion followers on social media? Believe it or not, none of those are even close, but ironically we have been told the above are the road to complete happiness and bliss. Today, I want to discuss the thing that truly makes humans happy-- being a productive person. That is right; your path to happiness is actually based on building character by doing productive things. Not staring at your cell pone all day, or buying shiny objects you don't need. Here is the best part building character and being productive doesn't take a platinum MasterCard or overflowing bank account. All it takes is you getting off your butt and making things happen. Topics Discussed: * How we have been duped into being unhappy * What is happiness and how we can all obtain it * What did Aristotle mean by “eudaemonia” * Why I am working my ass off and loving every moment of it * Understanding what “Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs” really means for achieving happiness * Why realizing you will never reach perfection is rational but not striving for it is not * What does work/life balance really mean * Why finding that Life Purpose thing (the third leg of The Simple Life Three-Legged Stool) is so important. Episode Resources: * Special Coupon for Purchasing The Simple Life Journal Products: tsljournal10 * The Simple Life Website: https://thesimplelifenow.com *Make sure to signup and be a member of The Simple Life Insider's Circle at: https://thesimplelifenow.com/the-simple-life/

Ep 115: How To Completely Change Your Life in 365 Days Oct 26, 2021

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In today's episode, I discuss and show you the keys to living a life of happiness, success, and abundance. I also reveal a special coupon code just for my loyal followers. I constantly get emails telling me how people are successfully changing their life and are now on The Simple Life train. One of the biggest questions I get from new people finding The Simple Life: is how do they get started. Well, that is the subject matter of today's show. I'm amazed at how many people are finding me and are interested in what I do. But not being a celebrity or "False Prophet," just a guy who teaches and leads by example; they tend to have many questions initially. Which is good, I'm a teacher for those who are truly ready to change their life for the better, not just sit around and talk about it, while doing absolutely nothing. That is why I created The Simple Life Journal - Your 365 Day Action Guide to Success. This isn't just a Journal; this is the most powerful tool I have ever created for changing people's lives. Yes, I don't say this lightly. I 100% believe it. So with that, if you are new to what I do or have been following me for years, you will definitely get something out of this episode. Topics Discussed: * Why I’m no one special if I can do it you can too * How and why I created The Simple Life Journal - Your 365 Day Action Guide to Success * What makes my journal different from all the others * What are the Five Simple Life Principles and The Three-Legged Stool for success * Why I think The Simple Life Journal is the perfect Christmas gift * How to get in touch with me if you need some personal assistance * I reveal my special coupon just for you Episode Resources: * Special Coupon for Purchasing The Simple Life Journal Products: tsljournal10 * The Simple Life Website: https://thesimplelifenow.com *Make sure to signup and be a member of The Simple Life Insider's Circle at: https://thesimplelifenow.com/the-simple-life/

Ep 114: How To Develop and Keep a Positive Mindset, Even When Surrounded by Negativity Oct 19, 2021

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Today, Michael and I discuss how to break free from all the negativity we seem to be surrounded by in this world gone mad. So, listen to this podcast episode and break free from the BS and learn how to live the life you want, free of drama and assclowns. Yes, those idiots will still be around, but find your inner hippie, and find your inner peace! About My Guest: Michael is a licensed psychotherapist. Ostrolenk completed his MA in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology at John F. Kennedy University and his BA in government at West Virginia Wesleyan College. He did post-graduate training in somatic psychology at the California Institute for Integral Studies and health psychology through the Health Medicine Forum. Ostrolenk is certified in Spiral Dynamics and Wade Mindsets. He graduated from SEALFIT’s 3 Week Academy and Kokoro Camp 10. Topics Discussed: A bit about MichaelAre we really swimming in a sea of negativity todayIs negativity contagious Is it possible for you to change your perception of the world around youWhat are the keys to developing and maintaining a positive mindsetHow does meditation work in forming a positive attitudeWhat is neuroplasticity and how can it help shape your mind and outlook Episode Resources: * Michael’s website: http://www.michaeldostrolenk.com * Coupon Code for The Simple Life Journal Products: tsljournal10 * The Simple Life Website:Where ALL Gary’s Products Are Sold https://thesimplelifenow.com *Make sure to signup and be a member of The Simple Life Insider's Circle at: https://thesimplelifenow.com/the-simple-life/

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