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The secret of getting ahead is getting started

October 16, 2009 # 11:00 AM # Exceptionalism # No Comment
The secret of getting ahead is getting started

This post is part of a series called “Fortune Fridays”, inspired by motivational fortune cookie slips. Read more.
After some self-criticism of my time management skills, I identified what I consider a weakness: spending too much time planning and not enough time acting.
It’s easy to fall into the trap of evaluating the most effective, productive habits to have, faithfully organizing project …

Your guide to a minimalist life

September 15, 2009 # 11:43 AM # Exceptionalism # No Comment
Your guide to a minimalist life

Recently I’ve explored the idea of embracing a minimalist life.  I’m not talking about living in a one room house with a chair and a light, or even denying myself some of the luxuries that I truly love.  But I AM talking about rejecting excess, simplifying my daily processes and spending time on what brings me joy.
Some of those principles …

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