This one thing has made a huge difference in my life. Find out about it by reading the full article here
Please remember to subscribe to the newsletter or feed to stay up to date!One of the top lessons that have recently come out of the ShankMinds Business Masterminds is that people simply don’t charge enough. And you probably don’t, either.
I know I have this problem too, but over time I’ve learned to charge more. I know what I do is valuable, and should be compensated accordingly. Read Peter’s post and see if you disagree.
Please remember to subscribe to the newsletter or feed to stay up to date!Last week, an obscure but potentially internet-transforming document was leaked from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. It revealed that government regulators are considering rules that would give big companies a chance to make their online services run faster than smaller ones.
Personally, the thing I like least about it is that it’s easy to see how small/new companies could get screwed and stifle innovation. The other thing that I had not though of until I read this is I trust the cable companies so little that I wouldn’t be surprised if they started “bundling” sites like they do with TV. I don’t need 100 channels! Of course, this is why I don’t have cable TV. Finally, the other thing you should be upset about is the cable companies “double dipping”. They’re already charging insane prices (because usually they have a monopoly in most areas other then major metros), and now they’re also going to start extorting the companies too – what, you didn’t think they’d actually lower your rates when they started charging the companies did you?… Comcrap-Warner wants it’s cake and to eat it too (see the video below – warning: language).
Please remember to subscribe to the newsletter or feed to stay up to date!Christopher Penn makes a good argument for the separate concept of concurrent (or parallel processing) over the traditional single vs multi-tasking debate. Of course the key to success in concurrent processing is knowing how to split up the work without getting stuck in analysis paralysis. In that case, I would strongly recommend dropping down to single tasking instead of what most people seem to do.
Please remember to subscribe to the newsletter or feed to stay up to date!Here’s an article that’s been spreading like wildfire it seems, and while it raises an interesting idea it seems to forget that the reason people are contacting you like they are isn’t because they don’t know how to or what method to use. They don’t care about what’s convenient for you. They care about what’s convenient for them.
That’s not to say you have to use every communication method known to man or have notification turned on for all channels (for heaven’s sake, TURN OFF THE NOTIFICATIONS). Still, if you want to get a hold of me, please email. Just don’t be shocked if I don’t reply or it takes a while. We all have to set limits 🙂
Please remember to subscribe to the newsletter or feed to stay up to date!Now Reading Ayn Rand’s Classic: Atlas Shrugged
It’s been a long time since I’ve started on a book that has been hard to put down. 
Still, this is one book I would highly recommend.
Anyone else out there read it? Thoughts?
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I thought there were some good points in this article: Recline!.
Two of my favorites:
The Weekly Round-Up is a once weekly collection of my #1Aday daily shares. Hope you find something of interest!
Mon 2/3
Melanie Pinola helps answer: How Should I Teach My Kids About Money? – http://bit.ly/1imvpoX
Tue 2/4
Melanie Pinola tells us: What Happens When You Tip: It Doesn’t Always Go to Your Server – http://bit.ly/1emPaxx
Wed 2/5
Thorin Klosowski gives us: Lessons from the Top: What We Can All Learn from CEOs – http://bit.ly/N1CyjX
The Weekly Round-Up is a once weekly collection of my #1Aday daily shares. Hope you find something of interest!
Mon 1/27
Hilary Stout says More Retailers See Haggling as a Price of Doing Business – http://bit.ly/Mk8hg6
Tue 1/28
Sarah Koppelkam @skoppelkam on How to Talk to Your Daughter About Her Body – http://bit.ly/1aFaQ7b
Wed 1/29
Tessa Miller answers the question: Do I Really Need to Log Out of Webapps? <- See the longer answer. - http://bit.ly/1nj5LEu
Thu 1/30
MMM @mrmoneymustache on The Low Information Diet – http://bit.ly/1npmxBX
Fri 1/31
Courtney Carver @bemorewithless says to Encourage Simplicity by Redefining Your Purchase Process – http://bit.ly/1kjq6am
A few weeks ago I was honored to receive an advanced copy of “Clutterfree with Kids” by Joshua Becker for review. One of the things I appreciate most about Joshua’s writing and articles is that he’s what I consider a “normal” minimalist in that he owns a house, has kids, and has a job. In other words, he’s just like you and me – only he and his family have chosen to live a life of less so that they may appreciate it more. Even better, he rightfully acknowledges that everyone’s brand of minimalism is different.
Regarding the book, I’ll say that if you’ve read one book on minimalism you’ve read them all and this is not a huge exception to the rule, but if you have not this is a great place to start if you consider yourself to be a “normal” person and are interested in how living a life of less can give you more.
I think the key if you’re married is that you have to get your spouse on-board. Otherwise, don’t expect to have a truly “clutterfree” life (not that it’s really even possible with kids). I think the most you can really hope for is a more organized chaos. Making intentional choices like limiting TV or Internet time. Choosing to eat together as a family. Choosing your activities more deliberately. Choosing to travel with less so that you experience more.
To hit on some of the high points, these were a few of my main take-aways…
Bottom line, for a couple bucks and a few hours of your time, there are much worse things you could be doing, and on the bright side, it just may change your life. Can’t go wrong with that.
What do you think?
PS: Thanks again Joshua for allowing me to preview the book. I read every word, and it was a good refresher.
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