Minimalism

I've spent extra time recently printing flyers, tickets, bulletins, and survey cards for a new project. I normally stick to web design, veering to print only when necessary. I'm torn on my feelings for print. On the one hand I enjoy seeing a tangible object that

My MacBook Pro has magnets in the lid. When closed the magnets hold it tight. It will never accidentally open. the power cord is also magnetic, if I trip over the cord it snaps off, it doesn't pull the laptop down with it, genius! If the lid is

If you have an idea for an amazing product that you want to make, try selling it before you make it. Find out if people are interested, get orders before you start manufacturing. My friend once sold a marketing plan to dozens of happy customers before he made it. The

I highly recommend Getting Real, by 37 Signals. It's a great book, it's short and inspiring. Anyone interested in making their own way should read it. The company behind this book develops internet software. They build software for themselves, products that help them do their jobs

The New York Times wrote an article last year entitled, "And on the Sabbath, the iPhone Shall Rest." On March 4th, 2011, from Sunset to Sunset is the National Day of Unplugging. I've written about taking time to rest and am happy to see that there

Are you unsure about starting a project? My advice is to get out there and start doing it. Give it a try, put your whole heart into it and do everything you can to make it succeed. I wasn't sure about trying this writing project, to blog six

Metaphorically speaking, fence sitting is not an admirable trait. Throughout my life I've had a tendency to avoid taking sides, holding off as long as possible on a decision, always looking for the easy way. In some situations these traits are acceptable and even wise. However, as rule

I like the the Yaris, it's a minimal car. I've ridden in two different versions, the three door and four door models. Being that it's a newer brand the things it doesn't have interest me. * No power locksJust manual, less things to

These past few months I've been working to write shorter emails. 1-3 sentence emails is the sweet spot for me. I have two reasons for this. 1. There's less words to be misunderstood. Writing short emails forces me to get straight to the point. Every

Yesterday we enjoyed a few hours in nature. It was a warm sunny day, nice enough to get outside with just a light sweater. Our destination was a cliff face a few miles off the main road. We drove our sedan as far as we dared and parked on the