Upgrade and Invest in Quality: A Long-Term Approach to Smart Shopping
In a world of constant ads for the latest products, it is easy to buy cheap to save money. But that short-term approach often leads to more expense…
Eric Johnson
Outlining Your Life
Applying the concept of outlining to your life, mapping its major areas and breaking them into tasks, brings clarity, direction, and a plan for improvement. Outlines are an…
If You Have to Do It, Make It Fun
Life is full of tasks and responsibilities, some of which can be dull or repetitive. However, by adopting a creative mindset, you can transform seemingly mundane activities into…
Want to Get Organized? Pretend that You’re Moving.
Nothing forces you to confront your belongings like a move. Packing up means touching every item and deciding what you truly need. You can get that same clarity…
Prioritizing Your Time: Deciding What to Do, Outsource, or Eliminate
Evaluating each task by whether you’d pay to do it or pay not to do it reveals which activities to prioritize, which to outsource, and which to eliminate.…
Fake It ‘Til You Make It
“Fake it ’til you make it” is a well-known adage that encourages people to adopt the traits or behaviors they wish to possess until they become second nature.…
Don’t Idle: Maximizing Your Time by Balancing Work and Personal Life
In today’s fast-paced world, the line between work and personal life has become increasingly blurred. Remote work and constant connectivity have made it easier than ever to switch…
How Do You Eat an Elephant? Tackling Mammoth Projects One Bite at a Time
How do you eat an elephant? You’ve heard this joke, right? The answer is one bite at a time. This humorous anecdote serves as a reminder that breaking…
Never Have I Ever
Our “never have I ever” moments are usually the result of making decisions, not avoiding them. Every choice carries an opportunity cost: the path you didn’t take. The…
Father Time Is Undefeated: On Aging, Acceptance, and Making Time Count
They say Father Time is undefeated, and they are right. The passage of time is relentless, unyielding, and universal. It humbles athletes in their prime, challenges the strongest…