Apr 27, 2021Less ComfortIt is natural to avoid uncomfortable situations: Awkward conversations Difficult workout Not buying something when all of your peers are Not attempting a new venture that might fail It is more comfortable to stay put. To stop challenging ourselves. To not take any risks. But consider what might happen if…Fear Of Failure2 min read
Jan 6, 2021Using Daily Tasks to Accomplish MoreMost people have goals in life. To lose weight. Make more money. Finish an important project. Improve a relationship. But we do not always make as much progress on our goals as we want to. Most people also use lists in life. Checklists are familiar. A grocery list, a travel…Goals3 min read
Nov 15, 2020How I Stick with RunningWhen I first started running there were a lot of factors to consider before heading out the door. Is it raining? How am I feeling? Does my schedule allow time? Do I have enough energy? Is anybody else available to join? Which route should I run? How many miles should…Exercise2 min read
Oct 14, 2020Building a Sustainable Side HustleMy journey building a profitable side business over the past 13 years. — Have you ever built a fire for the sake of building a fire? The kind of fire you want started quickly. You grab a few twigs and maybe throw in some leaves. But then it starts to fade so you scramble and throw in more leaves. Eventually, you toss a…Side Hustle9 min read
Sep 22, 2020Less Decision MakingThere are a lot of decisions to make every day. What to eat. What to wear. Financial decisions. How to prioritize your time. For me, I only seem to have so much “decision energy” for any given day. My will power runs out and I start to avoid decisions or…Decision Making3 min read
Aug 17, 2020The What-Ifs of Living with LessFor as long as I can remember my family has owned two cars. One for my wife and one for me. We recently decided to get rid of my car. We are officially a one-car family. When making this decision, a lot of what-ifs tried to stop us. What if…Minimalism3 min read
Dec 10, 2018Daily Habits to Keep the Weight OffIt is hard to lose weight. It is just as hard to keep the weight off. Around 8 years ago I lost 35 pounds. I have been able to maintain my weight by adhering to a few simple habits. Walk more often. As part of my plan to stick with…Health2 min read
Dec 2, 2018Simplifying What I Track Each DayI used to track WAY too many things every day. Tracking as in keeping a record. Writing it down and watching the trends. I wanted to maximize each day. I assumed tracking everything was the answer. Over time, the amount of things I tracked daily became ridiculous. I tracked everything: …Minimalism2 min read
Nov 25, 2018The Customer Should Not Define Your Product RoadmapI make products and sell services. My most successful product is Hours Worked. The product has been through many updates over the years. Some major updates and some minor updates. Major updates include: releasing on a new platform, adding brand new features, or rewriting the entire product. …Product Management3 min read
Nov 13, 2018Obsession Has its PerksPart of living with less has meant narrowing my attention further and further. To the point of obsession. Since 2013 I have had an obsession. Most people that know me would agree. I have been obsessed with apps. Obsession gets a bad rap. …Mobile App Development3 min read
