Category Archives: Productivity

Being Frugal Makes You A Loser

Posted on May 17, 2011 by AJ Kessler

I’m all for saving money.  I get as much pleasure watching my bank account grow as I do from buying things or taking trips.  But, people often take frugality too far.  I don’t care if you’re poor, and if you’re … Continue reading →

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Deadlines Force Creativity

Posted on April 30, 2011 by AJ Kessler

Inspiration and work ethic, they ride right next to each other. When I was an upholsterer, sometimes you’re not inspired to reupholster and old chair. Sometimes it’s just work and you just do it because you’re supposed to. And maybe … Continue reading →

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Poke The Box

Posted on April 29, 2011 by AJ Kessler

Not only do I think Seth Godin’s new manifesto, Poke The Box, is worth reading, I think there’s some ideas in it that are so important I’m putting them down here so I don’t forget them.  The book is only … Continue reading →

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Anxiety

Posted on April 27, 2011 by AJ Kessler

Anxiety is experiencing failure in advance. – Seth Godin

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The Two Device Solution

Posted on April 7, 2011 by AJ Kessler

If you’ve ever been backpacking, weight is one of the biggest issues. You want to take as little as possible to make your load as light as possible. Nobody wants to lug half their kitchen and bathroom on their back … Continue reading →

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Don’t Piss Your Life Away

Posted on March 28, 2011 by AJ Kessler

Many people have a tendency to be lazy.  When they get home from work or school, they lounge around.  Maybe they watch some TV, or surf the internet for a bit, cook some food, relax, watch more TV, think about … Continue reading →

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How to Build a Habit

Posted on March 8, 2011 by AJ Kessler

I’ve taken vitamins every single night for years.  One day I just decided to start doing it, and I have rarely missed a day.  Contrast that with my time tracking endeavor: I found I was very consistent at doing it … Continue reading →

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