Comments on: Intimidated by the Mistakes of the Past http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/01/06/intimidated-by-the-mistakes-of-the-past/ Financial talk for the rest of us Sat, 16 Feb 2013 01:14:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: eaufraiche http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/01/06/intimidated-by-the-mistakes-of-the-past/#comment-936008 eaufraiche Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:15:06 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=6466#comment-936008 this is your finest post, Trent, hands down!

congrats on your vegan lifestyle. you’ve no doubt discovered the very powerful websites on vegan/health – dr mcdougall’s, dr esselstyn’s, dr campbell’s…. right? great forum community on dr mcdougall’s…!

]]> By: Kathy http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/01/06/intimidated-by-the-mistakes-of-the-past/#comment-934566 Kathy Sat, 08 Jan 2011 12:28:21 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=6466#comment-934566 Great article. I’m not ready to become a vegetarian/vegan, but I am looking to turn to a mostly plant based diet. It’s a slow process and I’m not going to go full boar into it because then I know I won’t stick with it.

We are all creatures of habit. Changing habits is difficult, especially when you are older and set in your ways. But it can be done.

]]> By: Diane http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/01/06/intimidated-by-the-mistakes-of-the-past/#comment-934513 Diane Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:23:05 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=6466#comment-934513 Good post! We all did and will continue to do “idiotic” things. So what? We are flawed human beings; we are not angels. We can only make the best decision at any given moment with the knowledge and understanding we have at that moment. Practice self compassion. Forgive yourself and move on. As long as you are committed to increasing your knowledge and being open to hear other points of view, you will evolve and make better decisions. I agree with Cynthia – One choice at a time.

I also follow a plant based diet (Eat to Live by Joel Fuhrman MD) due to health issues that would not resolve. A few excellent on-line resources for more mainstream plant based recipes are: the Fat Free Vegan blog, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine website (PCRM), PCRM’s – the Cancer Project website (think of it as cancer prevention). On the Cancer Project website, under resources is a informational booklet called the “Cancer Survivor’s Guide”. You can download it for free. Half of the book is a very good collection of recipes.

]]> By: Another Katie http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/01/06/intimidated-by-the-mistakes-of-the-past/#comment-934503 Another Katie Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:07:44 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=6466#comment-934503 @Karla – I recommend you check out Veganomicon. I’m not even vegetarian, but I really like this cookbook. It has a variety of lentil, quinoa, chickpea, bean and tofu recipes, so you can get your needed protein. I checked it out from my local library twice before I got tired of having to return it and get on a wating list, so I made the decision to buy it. The recipes are tasty and the ingredients are generally easy to find. The authors have writen some other vegan cookbooks, including some baking books. I bet those ones are good too.

]]> By: Vanessa http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/01/06/intimidated-by-the-mistakes-of-the-past/#comment-934497 Vanessa Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:55:19 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=6466#comment-934497 I agree with #10kjc. I’m a bit confused by the use of “intimidated” in this context. But I do get the general point you were trying to make.

]]> By: Monica http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/01/06/intimidated-by-the-mistakes-of-the-past/#comment-934482 Monica Fri, 07 Jan 2011 16:05:40 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=6466#comment-934482 Excellent post, Trent. Thank you!

]]> By: Cynthia http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/01/06/intimidated-by-the-mistakes-of-the-past/#comment-934477 Cynthia Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:42:21 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=6466#comment-934477 This post left me feeling energized and motivated to continue on a personal goal that I have been hesistant on. One choice at a time. Thank You!

]]> By: JJ http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/01/06/intimidated-by-the-mistakes-of-the-past/#comment-934474 JJ Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:37:34 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=6466#comment-934474 Very nice, Trent!

JJ

]]> By: Jake http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/01/06/intimidated-by-the-mistakes-of-the-past/#comment-934473 Jake Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:33:33 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=6466#comment-934473 Excellent post, Trent. Thank you so much for reminding us that staying in the rut for fear of the unknown or because of the burdens of the past is not a wise move.

Awesome post!

]]> By: Kelly Hembree http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/01/06/intimidated-by-the-mistakes-of-the-past/#comment-934457 Kelly Hembree Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:38:30 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=6466#comment-934457 Thanks for this post Trent. I went to a vegan diet only on December 27th after reading about a woman who cured her ulcerative colitis by doing just that. I have severe ulcerative colitis (pancolitis) and my meds are super expensive and I felt bad 80% of the time. In only 11 days, I feel wonderful. I don’t want to sleep 12 hours at a time and I have had no symptoms from my U.C. Truly amazing, to say the least. I don’t miss a thing either!!! I am currently reading “The China Study” by Thomas M. Campbell II. You should check it out. I wish the best of luck to you and like the others, I hope that you post some vegan recipes.

]]> By: joyce http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/01/06/intimidated-by-the-mistakes-of-the-past/#comment-934455 joyce Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:18:44 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=6466#comment-934455 Trent, this is why we read your posts! You are a voice of reason in a harried, scary world. Thank you for your daily motivation. God bless you and your family.

]]> By: Karen http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/01/06/intimidated-by-the-mistakes-of-the-past/#comment-934453 Karen Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:57:07 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=6466#comment-934453 Trent, this post should be read by everyone in the world! It is awesome and profound. You are fortunate to have learned at a young age that the only limitations we have in life are the ones we impose on ourselves… the barriers in our mind, if you will. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us; it is what you were meant to do. Regarding veganism, two appliances you may find helpful are the Spirooli (check out therawfoodworld.com) and a pressure cooker. We replaced our crock pot with a pressure cooker and love the change–plain old vegetables suddenly taste great without any added salt.

]]> By: KarenB http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/01/06/intimidated-by-the-mistakes-of-the-past/#comment-934450 KarenB Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:35:56 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=6466#comment-934450 Great Post. My husband and I are mostly vegetarian now too and try to eat meals with lots of fruit and veg and not processed food. I would love to see some of the recipes your family makes now that you are vegan. We both come from meat and potato families and it is hard to change that mindset.
Thanks for the reminder that you can’t change the past – only the present, with your eye on the future. Thanks for the boost!

]]> By: Karla http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/01/06/intimidated-by-the-mistakes-of-the-past/#comment-934449 Karla Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:32:28 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=6466#comment-934449 I second Amanda’s request – I’d like to eat more vegan meals (for health and $ savings reasons) but have difficulty finding recipes that look appealing and give a good balance of nutrients

]]> By: Squirrelers http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/01/06/intimidated-by-the-mistakes-of-the-past/#comment-934436 Squirrelers Fri, 07 Jan 2011 06:44:25 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=6466#comment-934436 This is a really good post, Trent. Very wise words here, not just for personal finance, but applicable throughout life.

The past is just that – past. Learn from it, but live for today and plan for the future. I’m a reflective person, and do relish great times and experiences from the past, but it’s wise to not be burdened by the opposite experiences. It’s a new year, and every day is a new day.

]]> By: Melissa http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/01/06/intimidated-by-the-mistakes-of-the-past/#comment-934434 Melissa Fri, 07 Jan 2011 05:42:12 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=6466#comment-934434 Best post of yours I have seen. Love it!

]]> By: Greg http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/01/06/intimidated-by-the-mistakes-of-the-past/#comment-934420 Greg Fri, 07 Jan 2011 02:09:31 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=6466#comment-934420 Great post. The New Year is always a time to look forward. Unfortunately the baggage of the past often weighs us down. Negative self talk keeps us from reaching our full potential. Once we realize we can’t change the past I think we will succeed in the future. I think it is very important to develop an “I-Can” attitude.

ps: I’ve been vegetarian for many years (only one in my family)

]]> By: mary m http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/01/06/intimidated-by-the-mistakes-of-the-past/#comment-934407 mary m Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:24:48 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=6466#comment-934407 good one Trent.

]]> By: Amanda http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/01/06/intimidated-by-the-mistakes-of-the-past/#comment-934405 Amanda Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:11:27 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=6466#comment-934405 Can u share vegan recipes and $ saving tips?

I’m vegan and most of your cheap summer meals were useless to me.

]]> By: kjc http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/01/06/intimidated-by-the-mistakes-of-the-past/#comment-934404 kjc Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:06:18 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=6466#comment-934404 Rather than “intimidated,” perhaps “controlled” would be a better choice.

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