Author - OldDogZeroTricks

I Switched To a Cheap Phone and Have Zero Regrets

Updated on February 7, 2026by OldDogZeroTricks

Watercolor of older guy using simple smartphone and smiling

After years of chasing $800 smartphones that promised the world, I bought the cheapest phone I could find and haven’t looked back. This isn’t about minimalism or some grand philosophy. …

Five Basics I Keep Forgetting: What Actually Keeps Me Steady

Updated on December 24, 2025by OldDogZeroTricks

Watercolor of a healthy middle-aged guy relaxing on couch. Keeping steady with healthy food, time to relax, and listening to music.

The Simple Things That Aren’t So Simple There are five things that keep this old dog functioning well, though I wouldn’t call myself an expert on any of them. I …

Late Bites and Action Flicks: Wisdom from Unexpected Places

Updated on December 23, 2025by OldDogZeroTricks

An apple and glass of water in the kitchen at night.

Eat less at night, wake up with a flatter stomach, feel lighter. For men especially, waking up with a flat stomach means your body’s acting like it’s younger—functioning the way it should.