Money and the Unconscious

Being stressed out about money will affect your teaching, consciously or unconsciously. Money troubles can make you unfocused and stressed, worrying about how many students are in the room instead of the quality of your teaching. Ippoliti, Amy & Smith, Taro, The Art and Business of Teaching Yoga (2016). I love this quote because it…

Success Through Stillness

How Russell Simmons got it so right. If any of you don’t know, Russell Simmons, among many other accomplishments, is a founder of Def Jam records and Phat Farm clothing line. His book, Success Through Stillness: Meditation Made Simple caught my eye on my way out of the library last week. I grabbed it and added it to my…

What is an Index Fund?

What is an Index Fund and Why Should I Care? I’m a huge fan of index funds. Before I started investing in index funds, I heard about them, but never understood what they were. I’d hear financial pundits say things like, “Most fund managers invest their own money in index funds.” Warren Buffet recommends long…

First Step in Your Money Journey

The Most Important First Step on Your Money Journey is knowing where you are starting. In terms of money, that means your net worth. Have you ever been lost at the mall, trying to find a certain store? Where exactly is Hollister? Where is the jewelry repair shop? The map is clearly marked with giant…