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In today’s podcast, I talk about selling my beloved Zune for a simpler MP3 player and the value of cutting back and simplifying your life. I also give more shout-outs to listeners. If you’re a listener, you should probably listen. Drop some feedback in the comments!

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So, where have I been so far this week?

On December 23, I received a notice in the mail stating that I had a certified letter from my landlord waiting for me. I was able to pick it up on Monday. The letter was a notice stating I had 5 days to move out.

This wasn’t a shock; I had been hovering around this moment for several months, actually. But, I didn’t think it would come so suddenly.

Since I have to cram packing and moving around my 40-hour week, I have to take a break from blogging this week. I’m actually learning some valuable lessons from this experience that I will share with you next week.

Until then, I am banging this post out on my Blackberry on break at work. I’m going to give my fingers a rest before I return to my desk.

I hope you all have a fantastic New Year 2010, and I’ll be back next week with some major plans. God bless all of you!

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Just testing out the new Wordpress Blackberry App. This is a good thing. A really good thing.

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Winston Churchill's Short Guide to Life: 6 Essential Fundamentals [The Positivity Blog]

One of my favorite posts on the blogosphere this year is a collection of Churchill quotes, along with life lessons and implementation tips. Here's one example:

3. Be an optimist.

“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”

“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.”

“I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else.”

Focusing on what helps you sure makes a huge difference compared to if you keep focusing on what is wrong in every situation or what makes you more of a victim. It’s like living in two different worlds.

How do you make the shift to a more optimistic attitude? Well, it takes time. But gradually you can change it.

That's just a sneak peek. Great stuff – check it out now!

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5 Classy Gift Ideas for Any Time of Year [Wise Bread]

Stumped on what you're getting that friend for Christmas because you only see them at Christmastime? Here's one of the things you can get them:

Liquor

I’ve suggested this before in last year’s hostess gifts article, but I’m tossing it out again here. Why? Because it’s timeless, unisex, and depending on what you select, uber affordable. Think butterscotch schnapps or coconut rum versus twenty year old single malt.

Easy as pie. Find the 4 other ideas at the link above!

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