Simplicity & Elimination

The fastest path to more isn't addition, it's elimination. These posts explore what happens when you ruthlessly remove what doesn't serve your mission. You'll find micro-action strategies, 20-minute approaches that compound over time, and permission to do less while creating more impact. Complexity is easy. Simplicity takes courage.
May 21

Why Tech Execs Are Quitting: Freedom of Time

I intentionally keep tabs on Silicon Valley culture, and in recent weeks, have read announcements that Amazon exec Charlie Kindel
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May 18

Researchers Suggest a Hack to Make Financial Decisions Easier

New research has found a few helpful tips we can use when making financial decisions. When it comes to making
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May 04

DeMar DeRozan and Kevin Love Star in PSA For NBA Mental Health Initiative

The NBA has launched an initiative called Mind Health to help raise awareness of mental health issues. Toronto Raptor'
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Apr 24

Elon Musk's Candid Productivity Tips for Tesla Employees

Elon Musk recently sent out a memo to employees with a list of productivity tips, a few being pretty ruthless.
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Apr 20

The Productivity Planner: Why It Did & Didn’t Work For Me

At the end of every year, I peruse through my local book and stationary shops to find the right planner
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Apr 11

These High-Tech PJs Will Help You Have a Restorative Deep Sleep

The clothes we wear to bed are often overlooked -- we throw on any old t-shirt and hope for sweet
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Mar 07

4 Steps to Changing Your Bad Luck

Many people will tell you that success comes with the perfect combination of talent, luck and hard work. But recent
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Mar 02

More Full Time Workers Are Going Remote, Says New Report

It's well known that remote freelancing is on the rise, with more people opting for flexible schedules away
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Feb 26

Olympic Gold Medalist Dara Howell Overcomes Her Fear of Failure #LikeAGirl

In February 2014, Dara Howell was just 19 years old and competing in the Sochi Olympics. Representing Team Canada, she
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Feb 13

Randi Zuckerberg On Achievement Over Balance

The Gist In a recent interview, Randi Zuckerberg perfectly put into perspective why striving for a work-life balance is misguided.
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Jan 24

The Best Places for Digital Nomads to Visit, According to the Experts

The digital nomad/coworking/freelance lifestyle is one that provides freedom of space and time, which means you can choose
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Jan 03

Swap Your Resolutions for a New Year's Mantra

The Gist Reshma Chamberlin, cofounder of Summersalt, opts for yearly mantras rather than new year's resolutions. This year&
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