Selected pieces
At some point, I’ll try to post various Esquire pieces and other reviews and essays published over the years. For now, here’s a selection of magazine pieces and online posts that surrounded publication of The Number and Shoptimism.
RELATING TO THE NUMBER
Behind The Number: How nagging fears of a destitute retirement led this “downshifter” to rethink his life
It haunts you. You hate talking about it. You hate thinking about it. But if you don’t get a grip on it, you can kiss your retirement goodbye. It’s… The Number
Nailing your New York Number: Here’s what it will take for you to stop working and never run out of money. A formula for the good life.
RELATING TO SHOPTIMISM
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“The American Shopper: Down But Not Out”


