I’m a big fan of lists. I use daily ones at work to focus my tasks. I keep ones for this blog, my Amazon business, and general things I need to get done. BUT, a lot of the time, those lists can be tough. They’re just another thing to feel bad about for not finishing. Beyond that, a lot of …
Winter Garden Update
I haven’t put up a garden post in a while, so I thought I would let you know what we’ve been up to! Houston gardening is a whole lot easier in the winter than the summer. Our summer temperatures make gardening rough. Daily watering, huge bug problems (some of which nothing stop) and other things make it a daily battle. …
Hell Ya or No – A Spending & Time Manifesto
I’m a huge fan of Derek Sivers. Startup aficionado, deep thinker, author, and more (read his blog or check out his books). He’s the founder of CD Baby and one of my favorite people to read. He has an essay that’s made the rounds, so I’m not sharing anything novel, but it’s something I’ve come back to again and again …
8 Steps to Simplify Your Finances (And Life) in 2016
I hate that people find their financial life stressful. I understand why it’s the case if your income doesn’t meet your needs or you’ve got a pile of debt to think about. But this problem seems to exist even among the “mass affluent” with their outsized incomes and Automatic Bill Pay If it can be autopaid, do it. There’s no …