By eighteen , she had begun to publish poems-mostly on the subject of failed love , renunciation and longing , themes that would continue to resonate in her work throughout the decades .
Because of his high profile , mr. saverin 's case could help popularize the practice by making more wealthy americans aware of the potential benefits of renunciation .
Even for those of us who have already taken these easy steps , the next 10 % , as some of our case studies show , is within reach without wholesale renunciation of a western consumer lifestyle .