The 80/20 Rule and Procrastination

The 80/20 Rule has been one of the most helpful concepts for my time and life management.  Also called the “Pareto Principle” after the Italian economist, Pareto recognized that people in his society were divided into two groups:  The “vital few” …

How to Change a Material Mindset

“We all need new ideas, images, and experiences far more than we need new stoves or cars or computers.”
― Bill Holm

One of the best things that happened to me was that the economy went into the tank.

Before economic times got tough, I enjoyed …

How I Quit My Day Job

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark …
“I had a guest post published yesterday, and although I am a bit late in letting you know about it, I think you will find it interesting:
On Eyes On The Dollar: I wrote a post for Kim called the 10 Step Program For Getting Out of Debt.  There have …

Smart Budgeting and Grocery Shopping For 2

This is a Guest Post By: Mr.CBB is the voice behind Canadian Budget Binder who says that “It’s not about how much money you make it’s how you save it”.  Mr.CBB shares budgeting tips, frugal lifestyle, relationships, recipes, parenting, personal …

How to Bring a Zen Musician’s Mind to Your Work

I have never mindfully practiced the habits of a Zen monk, exactly. However, the more I read about the habits of Zen monks, the more I realize that I learned a lot of about their ways of life while I was in music school.
There are many things I love …