Elizabeth Whitworth

Senior SEO Writer

Elizabeth has a lifelong love of books. She devours nonfiction, especially in the areas of history, theology, and philosophy. A switch to audiobooks has kindled her enjoyment of well-narrated fiction, particularly Victorian and early 20th-century works. She appreciates idea-driven books—and a classic murder mystery now and then. Elizabeth has a Substack and is writing a book about what the Bible says about death and hell.

Expertise

History, Theology, Government

Awards

Contributions to joint task force efforts (FBI), Contributions to Special Operations Division (DOJ & DEA), Efforts to fight the war on drugs (NSA), Contributions to Operation Storm Front (US Customs Service)

The Struggle to Survive: Biology’s Influence on History

Have you considered biology’s place in history? How has humanity’s struggle to survive been a factor? In The Lessons of History, Will and Ariel Durant assert that biology is a driving force in history. Specifically, there are three biological forces that shape human behavior and thus human history: competition, selection, and the need to reproduce. These forces are part of life’s struggle to survive. Read more to learn how the struggle to survive shapes human history.

After You Become Financially Independent

Have you dreamed of becoming financially independent? Are you already there and wondering, What now? More and more people are becoming financially independent, and they worked hard to achieve this freedom. But the work doesn’t stop there. Find out the myth and reality of becoming financially independent—and how to handle stress, work, and expenses in this new life. Read on to learn how to navigate life once you become financially independent.

What We Can Learn From History: 8 Quick Lessons

Do you wonder what we can learn from history? What can it tell us about the world and ourselves today? In The Lessons of History, Will and Ariel Durant present the most compelling patterns they found in their extensive research of human history. These patterns teach us important lessons about human nature, society, economics, government, religion, war, and civilization itself. Read more to see what we can learn from history.

How to Be Frugal: Find Joy in Each Thing You Use

Do you know how to be frugal in the full sense of the word? Have you ever practiced frugality by finding joy? Many people know how to be frugal. But, few know how to be frugal in the context of understanding what frugality means in a deeper sense. True frugality is finding joy in each thing you use. Spending less can actually contribute to your happiness. Read more to learn how to be frugal in a meaningful way.

Calculate Your Net Worth and Lifetime Earnings

Do you know how to calculate your net worth? How much money have you earned over your lifetime? Calculating your net worth and lifetime earnings is part of the process of improving your relationship with money and living a life you love. When you have a clear picture of where you stand, it’s easier to make wise decisions with your money. Read more to learn how to calculate your net worth and lifetime earnings.

Money Well Spent: The 4 Questions to Ask Yourself

What do you consider to be money well spent? What standard do you use to evaluate your personal spending? In Your Money or Your Life, Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez offer four questions to ask yourself about your expenditures. The questions seek to determine what is money well spent for you. Ultimately, this can help you make better personal spending decisions. Read more to learn how to figure out what is money well spent in your life.

What Money Means: The 4 Ways to Look at Money

Have you thought about what money means to you? How does your definition of money impact your life? People think about money in four basic ways. One of these four stands apart as the most useful because of its consistency. What money means to you makes a difference in how you live your life. Read more to learn what money means.

Find Your Life Purpose, Values, and Dreams

Do you need some direction to find your life purpose? Do you need help to clarify your values and discover your dreams? In Your Money or Your Life, Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez explore purpose, values, and dreams in the context of money. When you find your life purpose, identify your values, and clarify your dreams, it’s easier to align your spending with what you want in life. Keep reading to learn how to find your life purpose, values, and dreams.

Track Your Money: What’s Your Real Hourly Wage?

Do you track your money down to the penny? Do you know your real hourly wage? When you track your money, you gain a clearer picture of your finances. Ultimately, you gain more control of your spending and your life in general. Tracking every penny and calculating your real hourly wage are the two parts of this practice. Read more to learn how and why you should track your money.

Build an Effective Team: Learn From Google’s Example

What ingredients do you need to build an effective team? What can be learned from Google’s experience? In the early 2010s, Google began to research how to build an effective team. They learned that teams should have four key norms. What they discovered about team productivity can work for your team, as well. Read more to learn how to build an effective team.