A recent Zen Habits excerpt by Leo Babauta inspired this post (emphasis added): It’s something most of us deal with every day, often without realizing it’s there: a feeling of time scarcity. We know it well: the feeling of having too much to do and not enough time to do it all. … [Read more...]
Slow Hack 004: You Have a Choice
I've been seeing the word "choice" pop up everywhere lately. So much so that I searched all of my saved Evernote notes for the word "choice," and it showed up in over 20 notes! We all make choices every single day -- some big, some small. Some are choices related to time and … [Read more...]
Slow Lifestyle Design: One Pixel (Day) at a Time
Design a Slow Life • I've recently had a few reminders of the differences between a day and a lifetime. Yesterday, I came across this quote: Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years. -- Bill Gates I've seen other … [Read more...]
Experiences vs Things: A Thought Experiment on Spending Money
This has been top of mind for a few years now -- the experiences vs things showdown. We've all seen the headlines -- spending is shifting from things to experiences. And, apparently it makes us happier. Blame Millennials for your favorite thing-based business going out of … [Read more...]
Oops Minimalism: How I Spent $0 on Clothing for 6 Months Without Trying
Wait...what minimalism? Let's back up for a minute. So, I just had an aha moment last night. I've been tracking our household cash flow on a monthly basis for at least the last five years (our household consists of my wife, me, and our two dachshunds). Sometime in the middle … [Read more...]
Slow Hack 003: Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? (5 Whys)
Ask "Why?" 5 Times • This hack is easy to explain but difficult to implement (especially consistently). Asking "Why?" five times is a technique to help you get to the root cause of a problem. Simple as that! The origin of the technique is typically attributed to Sakichi … [Read more...]
Blue Zones: Longevity Hacks from Earth’s Oldest People
Secrets of the Blue Zones • One of the most fascinating things I've come across in the last couple years has been the Blue Zones. I even mentioned Blue Zones in one of my 18 Uncommon Stats to Set Your 2018 Perspective. Dan Buettner is the founder of Blue Zones and has found 5 … [Read more...]