9 Unconventional Steps to a Thriving, “Very Small” Business
Editor's note: This is a guest post from Chris Guillebeau of The Art of Non-Conformity.
For more than ten years I've operated a string of one-man businesses. My model is: keep it lean, hire no one, and outsource very little. I've made my share of mistakes (a long list!), but one thing... Read more »How To Focus On What Truly Matters
Editor's note: This is a guest post from Sid Savara of Analysis Driven Personal Development.
In my life I've gone through periods of intense, driven productivity - months where everything fell into place, and my goals almost seemed to accomplish themselves. At the other extreme, there have been times in my life where I was completely overwhelmed,... Read more »The Little Rules of Action
"The shortest answer is doing." - Lord Herbert
Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter.
Too often we get stuck in inaction -- the quagmire of doubt and perfectionism and distractions and planning that stops us from moving forward. And while I'm... Read more »How to Stop Being a Workaholic
Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter.
Reader Carolyn recently asked, "How can an achievement-motivated workaholic learn to back off, relax, de-stress, and feel good about doing it? I am too driven!" This is a common problem, and one that has several parts we should look at separately: 1.... Read more »The Minimalist Gmail Firefox Extension
Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter.
Great news for you Firefox minimalists: have you always wanted Minimalist Gmail in one click? There's an extension for that. After my post on creating a Minimalist... Read more »14 Simple Tips for Super Fast Web Browsing
Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter.
As someone who does most of his work on the web, I've developed some habits to allow me to work quickly, without distraction, so that I can get my work done easily. When I see others browse the web, it sometimes surprises me how far behind they are, and... Read more »There’s No Task Easier Than No Task
"Remember that there is no code faster than no code." - Taligent's Guide to Designing Programs
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What's the fastest way to get a task off your to-do list?
Just delete it ... or don't put it there... Read more »
8 Ways Doing Less Can Transform Your Work & Life
“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” - Antoine de Saint Exupery
