There are 86,400 seconds in a day–that works out to 1,440 minutes. We’ve all heard the cliche advice telling us to not let a few hundred of the 86-4 or a couple of the 14-40 spoil the rest. We all know that a few bad minutes of your day doesn’t automatically stain the rest red. …
Category: Simple Life
How to Hold a Flashlight
The most important skill I’ll never master. This will be the title and topic if ever I am graced with the opportunity to deliver my very own TED talk. Will that ever happen? Doubt it, but if it does…I’m ready. I’ve been waiting for an interviewer to ask a related question so that I could …
My Simple Room
That’s it. Not shown in the photo is a simple desk and a bathroom on the left and a half-filled closet behind me. I have a couple pairs of shoes under the bed, socks and underwear in that small night stand, and some books on the wall. I have what I need and need what …
L.A.F. (Life After Facebook)
I did the unthinkable. In conversations with peers and literally everyone that is younger than I am, I get weird looks and follow-up questions. People often jump to conclusions and assume I’m hiding something. I can’t download and play a growing number of games on my iPhone. Apps are becoming harder to use …
De-Clutter to Re-Energize
Reject the basic assumptions of civilization—especially the importance of material possessions. –Tyler Durden, Fight Club I’m sure you’ve all seen the movie, at least I hope. If you haven’t read the book, I highly suggest it. I’ve read it a few times, along with millions of others. You won’t be disappointed. Growing up I didn’t …