Minimal Blogging I've gotten behind on my blogging. I was inspired again today by a post on mnmlist.com. A blog should inspire others. Here's my inspiration for the day: mnmlist.com/tinyblog
Running Today I did something I haven't done in a while, I went for a run. In the past year I've put off running because of lifting weights and trying to gain weight. Running (at least long distances) seemed to have the opposite effect for what I&
Help people, help people If you aren't in the business of helping people then you're not in business at all, at least you won't be for long. Business is not about outwitting your opponent, or seeing who can get the better deal. A true business transaction increases the
Launch your idea Do you have an idea for a product or service? Are you holding off on launching until it's reached perfection? Sometimes it's better to get your products out the door early in a public way and let the free market decide it's worth. You
Cleanliness Along with getting rid of junk and living a minimal lifestyle, keeping things clean is just as essential. This means cleanliness in the areas of hygiene, your home, and even your car. What if you were hired for a job on the basis of how clean your car is? I
Minimizing distractions We live in a world full of distractions, we need to shut that out and focus on the work in front of us. Below are a few tips to get clutter out of the way. 1. A clean desk At work I clear my desk off. All I need is
Minimal Toys Have you ever given a child a beautifully wrapped present with the perfect toy inside? They eagerly rip the box open to reveal its contents. Then they turn their attention to the wrapping paper or the box itself. As adults we laugh at the child's priorities. Children are
I like writing From an early age I've enjoyed art. I would lay on the floor listening to the radio and scribble away on a piece of paper. I've spent a lot of time doodling and as a result feel drawn to art and design. Recently, especially with the
Spitting out Sometimes I wonder about my attempt to write everyday. I feel like I'm spitting out articles without giving them the proper time to cook in my mind. I appreciate long insightful articles, writing that stirs the mind and provokes deep thought. Yes, minimal writing can do that, but
Inspiration vs hard work Recently I read a great opinion piece by James Mowery on inspiration. While the article is written for web designers, you'll pull some great principles from it regardless of your occupation. I'll summarize briefly and link to the article. Web designers enjoy inspiration. Unfortunately for some