People who collect experiences are more interesting than people who collect things. You might notice that out of my 30 goals, only two involve buying something. I want to live a full life, and that doesn’t necessarily having a full house. These purchase goals will provide experiences to make my life richer. My wife and [...]
It’s not the outcome that matters. It’s the decision to act. ~ Chris Guillebeau A few months ago I read Sebastian Marshall’s post about strategically checking off a bucket list and I continued to mull that idea over. I can do the same thing. Most of the items on my life list are things that [...]
A month ago everyone online seemed to be reviewing their lives in 2011 and putting together their action plans for 2012. For some reason that I couldn’t quite explain, however, I just couldn’t bring myself to do the same. Sure, I sat down and came up with a long list of things to achieve this [...]
Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Lori Lowe, who blogs at MarriageGems.com and is the author of FIRST KISS TO LASTING BLISS: Hope & Inspiration for Your Marriage which has been released today at LoriDLowe.com. Materialism is Inconsistent with Strong Marriages Those of you who are choosing to live a more simple life [...]
In a few weeks I will be graduating from college with a BA in Art Studio and Business and Art History minors. I suppose that makes me a Certified Artist. And this whole graduation thing begs the most common question of all: “So what do you plan to do?” Well, the same as I have [...]
I mentioned that I have implemented a daily tracking system but didn’t go into great detail about what exactly I’m tracking. If you’re interested, here are those details. What I’m tracking Wake time – Between my wife and I’s school and work schedules, our daily routine fluctuates greatly. Out of curiosity I’ve started noting what [...]
Have you ever tried to implement a new habit in your life and struggled? I have, all too often. Recently I stumbled across Sebastian’s posts about his personal tracking system and decided to try it out for myself. In roughly a week I’ve gone through three different versions of my own tracking system as I’ve [...]
I want to live my life, not just view it. That’s why I recently took a break and why I am trying to start a business of my own. It’s easy to sit back and just watch life go by, to react to things, to watch other people having the adventures. But I get restless [...]
I know that I took a break and it’s been much needed and greatly enjoyed. My wife and I have gone on vacation: visiting a new part of the U.S. and a family member we haven’t seen in a few years; re-started school (my final semester!); explored some places we rarely visit around our home; [...]
I recently realized that I spend too much time online (this isn’t a new thing, I’ve noticed it before.) Those previous attempts don’t seem to have worked, however. So, this time I’m making more drastic changes. I’m getting offline. Homework and communication with friends/family will still take place, so the internet will be utilized. However, [...]
