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Electronics for household use are too complicated. The remote control is an example of consumer electronics gone wrong. Depending on how complicated your entertainment system is you may have up to six remote controls, containing hundreds of buttons. Do you even use half of those buttons? It's likely
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The Nike slogan is inspiring. When you cut out all the junk, the excuses and objections that get in the way of taking action, you are left with three simple words, "just do it". Isn't that powerful? Those words inspire energy. Forget excuses and what others
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Since writing about Content Creation vs. Consumption I've learned a few things. I'm taking time during meals to just eat and think. My mind sometimes runs at rapid speeds, constantly consuming content but not having time to think and be creative. So now I don'
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What do you really need in your wallet? I carry my driver's license and two debit cards. My wallet used to be a trifold. It was large and awkward in my back or front pockets. Having a larger wallet fulfills a natural law that requires an empty space
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We all have desktops on our computers. Files sit there for quick access. Folders remind us of unfinished projects. This space can quickly become cluttered and distracting. In most cases you only need one to three folders on your desktop. I have one. Sort files into folders based on their
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More features doesn't mean better. Case in point is the microwave. Ours has 28 buttons, including a help button. I just want to heat my food. I don't need a clock, a help button, or anything else. Trying to heat food has been frustrating. I keep
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Don't buy for the future, buy for now. When you need to make a purchase, especially a big purchase, avoid the impulse to buy big for future needs. I'll give two examples. * VehiclesBuy a car that matches your current needs. If you are planning to buy
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I've had emails sent to me with attached files labeled "final" or "final revision". In the past I've done this myself. The problem with attaching the word "final" to any file is that it's never final. There will
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This year I want to be a content creator, not just a consumer. I've spent much of my life consuming content and filling my mind with information. This year I'm going to spend less time clogging my mind with junk and more time writing and being
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Zero inbox is a mentality that I've picked up in the last year and have applied with great success. For every email you open you have three choices. You can either delete, wait, or archive. Let's look at each of these closely. 1. DeleteTry to find
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We're surrounded by email. We use it every day and it's become an integral part of our lives. Here are five ways to keep your emails to the minimum. 1. Keep it shortWe don't want to live in our inboxes and no one likes
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I pack light while traveling. It’s a challenge to see how little I can bring with me. Experience has taught me what is absolutely necessary and what is dead weight. For short trips, whether by plane or car, I bring my laptop bag and one carry on sized bag.