Jonny Gibaud, author of the new book “CHOOSE: Master of Money or Slave to It” shatters your commonly-held beliefs about money and gives people the swift kick in the ass they need to start developing their Financial Intelligence. Here he shows you six common problems to overcome so you can afford to live the life you want.

If you’re someone who’s tired of living from one paycheck to the next, want to build a solid safety net, curb impulse spending and increase your earning power, then Adam Baker at Man Vs. Debt is someone you should be listening to. He and his wife paid off about $18K in consumer debt, sold all their belongings, and were able to travel the world for over a year!

Corbett Barr from FreePursuits shares his experience taking a 6-month sabbatical from work and from “normal life” and how it made a positive change in his life. Maybe now is the right time for you to consider a sabbatical or a gap year too?

Jonny Gibaud from TheLifeThing.com shares the keys to a full and successful existence: the path least-traveled focuses on ensuring a healthy balance between all aspects life, not just a concentration on your career path alone.

The passing of dear friends can remind us of the impermanence of life, and the necessity to make the most of our time here while we still have it. Make a difference and get the most enjoyment out of life while you can.

In his book The Monk and the Riddle, Silicon Valley venture capitalist Randy Komisar asks “What would you be willing to do for the rest of your life?” Take a detour from the Deferred Life Plan and learn what builds a truly successful business: passion.

Get a taste for what the Location Independent lifestyle is like: see videos of three of my recent travel adventures and learn about some of the problems and rewards of putting your freedom and lifestyle first.

This economy sucks, and it has a lot of people down, but it’s an opportunity to take your reputation, and your career, into your own hands. Help me empower as many people as I can this year to start a business, build awesome online presence, and live a remarkable lifestyle!