Naps are making a comeback. I'm seeing the health benefits of napping everywhere lately. Even naps at work are becoming socially acceptable. WebMD says, "America, It's Time for Your Nap." There's even an ongoing debate about whether we should get back to polyphasic sleeping — like 85% of mammalian species. Maybe this is part of the reason modern-day humans need naps. People who Live the Longest take Naps The people in the Blue Zones know a thing or two, since they live the longest … [Read more...]
Slow Hack 007: Say “NO” Often to Say “YES” to What Matters
This is one of the most important slow hacks I'll ever write. Everyone and everything — every person in your life, company, brand, advertiser, product, service, you name it — wants a piece of your time. The pieces of time requested of you have no limit, but your total pie will always remain at 24 pieces (or, 24 hours per day). No more, no less. And when they're gone each day, they're gone forever. Society is speeding up. Everyone is busy, busy, busy. And, it seems like saying "no" is … [Read more...]
Slow Hack 006: How to Use Calendar Time Blocking to Get Stuff Done
I really think I've tried just about every productivity and to-do list tip, trick, hack, and app. Trying to make a day seem more like a day and a half. In the past, I definitely fell into the societal belief that more is better. But, no matter our approach to our days, the reality is that there are still only 24 hours. So, instead of cramming as much as possible into any given day, I now believe that better is better. That often means that less is better. So, how do you do less but better and … [Read more...]
The Benefits of LSD (Long Slow Distance) in Running and Life
In high school cross country, Tuesdays and Thursdays were reserved for interval training, speed work, and repeats. Fridays were easy runs in preparation for Saturday race days; followed by a short run (or usually nothing at all) on Sundays. And, Mondays and Wednesdays were for LSD (Long Slow Distance) — not to be confused with someone actually taking LSD and then going on a run. As high school kids, we obviously thought this acronym was hilarious. And all these years later, it's still stuck … [Read more...]
Forget “How-To” — “When” by Daniel Pink is a “When-To” Book (Book Summary)
I devoured Daniel Pink's new book When in just a few sittings. It's an eye-opening and quick read. And, it couldn't have come at a more opportune time because I have some BIG NEWS to share. Yesterday marked the end (at least for now) of a a 10+ year professional marketing career. Today is day 1 of venturing out into the wild world of entrepreneurship. I'll be posting a lot more frequently on this site: personal stories, ancient wisdom, modern research, book summaries, you name it. All … [Read more...]
