Leo Babauta is doing it. Tim Ferriss is doing it. Even Seth Godin has been doing it. I’m talking about hyper-focusing, a technique that can turn you into an insanely productive, crazily over-delivering, and absurdly successful, go-getting maniac. Project Work on Steroids Hyper-focusing is a technique designed to clear out all distractions, to minimize the costs that occur … [Read more...]
Spend Your Money For You Will Die With Too Much
Don't believe media schadenfreude as they drone on about how we aren't making or saving enough money to live a comfortable retirement. You and I know that there is more wealth out there than people are led to believe. We live in America, where anybody with a vision can make it a reality and make boatloads in the process. We realize hard work and persistence are necessary for … [Read more...]
3 Ways To Tell You Are Paying Too Much For Car Insurance
Car insurance is not cheap. The average American driver spends more than $1,500 per year on it. But most people don't make enough of an effort to lower their rates. Shopping for insurance just isn't a priority and certainly is not how most people want to spend their precious free time! But would you go over to your nearest car dealer and pay $15,000 for a car without … [Read more...]
Work where you want…but do you really want to work from home?
A combination of tonsillitis and a chronic staff shortage has railroaded me into a week of working at home, something which, on the face of it, I thought I would take to like a frog to the throat. After all, what’s not to like? Working from home takes away the daily commute; the stop-start drive to the office, the crowded train, the life-threatening cycle ride, the need … [Read more...]
Steve Jobs Commencement Speech, “Find What You Love”
The following is the text of a commencement speech Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios gave to Stanford University graduates on June 12, 2005. It's one of the best speeches you can find about finding your purpose and your passion. As a tribute to Steve Jobs, who stepped down as CEO of Apple Computer, and who passed away on Wed, Oct 5th, here is … [Read more...]