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the best goal is no goal

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:44:42 +0000

“With the past, I have nothing to do; nor with the future. I live now.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on twitter or identica.
The idea of having concrete, achievable goals seem to be deeply ingrained in our culture. I know I lived with goals for many years, and in fact a big part of my writings here on Zen Habits are about how to set and achieve goals.

Top five money-saving tips

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:43:25 +0000

1) Go on a fiscal fast:
Swear-off all spending for a couple of days - or ideally an entire week - as a sort of “spending detox.” It’s time to use it up, make it last, or do without.
A fiscal fast will save you some money (put it into savings or pay off some debt with [...]

How to be Insanely Productive and Still Keep Smiling

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:45:06 +0000

Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Mary Jaksch of Goodlife ZEN.
Do you want to be more productive? Maybe you do, but I’m sure you don’t want to feel stressed, overwhelmed, or unhappy – which happens to many super-productive people. But there is good news:
You can be insanely productive – and still smell the freesias, savor a Pinot Noir, or enjoy a languid hug.

The elements of change

admin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:44:55 +0000

‘Without accepting the fact that everything changes, we cannot find perfect composure. But unfortunately, although it is true, it is difficult for us to accept it. Because we cannot accept the truth of transience, we suffer.’ ~Shunryu Suzuki

The Clean-Slate Guide to Simplicity

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:44:06 +0000

Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Jeffrey Tang of The Art of Great Things.
When we think about simplifying, we usually think about subtraction. Getting rid of excess stuff. Clearing away obligations. Deleting old emails.
We simplify by paring away the layers of something until we find the core. Too many books on the shelf? Give them away, one by one, until you’re left with a manageable number of the volumes you really enjoy.
But decluttering this way is hard. For example:

How to Simplify When You Love Your Stuff

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:43:57 +0000

“It all depends on whether you have things, or they have you.” ~Robert A. Cook
Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Barrie Davenport of Live Bold and Bloom.
Simplicity. It is a lovely ancient spiritual tradition that has seen a recent resurgence in popularity. As we try to make sense of our erratic economy and the accompanying financial anxiety, it is natural to leap to a less risky lifestyle extreme — stop spending, scale back, live lean.

Notes from San Francisco

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:44:15 +0000

Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on twitter or identica.
So we’re off on our great adventure. My wife Eva and I sold and gave away all our stuff over the last couple of months, packed our bags and took our kids and left Guam.
We’re now in San Francisco and looking for a home.

Eating Healthfully- A Long Term Vision

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:43:17 +0000

‘Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.’ ~Lao Tzu
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Chris of Zen to Fitness.
The quote by Lao Tzu above rings true for nutrition as well.

Stress management – A Lovely Story

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:43:42 +0000

A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised
a glass of water and asked, “how heavy is this glass of water? ”
Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g. The lecturer replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it.

Prison Help!

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:43:53 +0000

An old man lived alone in Minnesota. He wanted to spade his potato garden, but it was very hard work. His only son, who would have helped him, was in prison. The old man wrote a letter to his son and mentioned his situation:

11 Creative Ways to Avoid Becoming a Workaholic

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:44:21 +0000

Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens.
Our culture celebrates workaholism. We hear stories of people who “burn the mid-night oil” at the office, or about individuals who never take vacations. Working a lot doesn’t mean you deserve a gold star or a raise.

Charles Schultz Philosophy

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:43:40 +0000

The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz , the creator of the “Peanuts” comic strip. You don’t have to actually answer the questions. Just read the e-mail straight through, and you’ll get the point.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world .
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America Contest.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.

10 Ways to Afford Your Vacation

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:44:12 +0000

There’s nothing worse than anticipating a much-needed getaway, traveling all day to get there, and discovering it’s a dump—for $300 a night. It’s why the whole vacation-planning process makes me nervous: With so many sites and so many choices, how do I know I’m getting the best deal? (I happily turned the job over to [...]

The Absolute Beginner’s Guide To Starting A Small Online Business

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:43:31 +0000

Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Karol Gajda of RidiculouslyExtraordinary.com and How To Live Anywhere.
If your goal is to start a small online business that replaces and exceeds your current income this may be the most important article you read this year.
Brash, huh?

Delivering Happiness Book Review

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:44:05 +0000

I was one of the lucky participants to receive an advanced copy of the Delivering Happiness book by Tony Hsieh (pronounced Shay). I read it cover to cover in just a few days as it was hard to put down. I know a lot of readers say that of books, but the timing of my reading [...]

The end of busy

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:44:41 +0000

“Doing nothing is better than being busy doing nothing.” ~Lao Tzu
Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on twitter or identica.
Stop being busy and your job is half done.
Think about how busy we are, and how it has become a way of bragging: I’m so busy, I must be important.

A Beginner’s Guide to Trail Running

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:44:59 +0000

“The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.”
~Robert Frost
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Matthew Frazier of No Meat Athlete.
Why does the popularity of trail running in the United States surge every time there’s a national crisis or period of epidemic uncertainty?
Simple answer: Running like a wild man or woman through the woods nurtures the soul.

The No. 1 Habit of Highly Creative People

Thu, 27 May 2010 14:45:01 +0000

“In order to be open to creativity, one must have the capacity for contructive use of solitude. One must overcome the fear of being alone.” ~Rollo May

Slow Down and Enjoy Relationships

Wed, 26 May 2010 00:43:14 +0000

Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Corey Allan of Simple Marriage.
The world is seemingly moving at a faster pace. Everywhere you turn, the pace is quick. Deadlines are moved up, workload is increased, kid’s schedules are packed, to-do lists are long, housework never ends – it’s chaos.
At least it feels this way.
Has the world really sped up? Are there more things happening today than 50 years ago? No, and no.

Stop Comparing Yourself – Dive Into Your Own Sweet Life!

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 07:44:53 +0000

Stop Comparing Yourself – Dive Into Your Own Sweet Life!

by Tama J. Kieves…