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    Archive for 2010/02


    The Simplifier #5.4 is Online

    The ninety-ninth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier, titled “The First Step Toward Rational Living”, is now archived on our newsletter archives page. (There is also an audio version of this newsletter, available here.) Here is a brief summary of the contents: 1. A Note From Shawn It doesn’t get much simpler than [...]

    Audio Version of The Simplifier #5.4

    Here is the audio edition of our newsletter The Simplifier Issue #5.4 – “The First Step Toward Rational Living”. NOTE: The links that are mentioned throughout this recording can be found in the web version of this newsletter. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] (If you don’t see an audio player or link above, [...]

    The Not-So-Simple Life: The World’s Largest To-Do List

    by Lance Brown My approach to life planning has long been to choose outrageously-huge goals which, when pursued, would create hundreds of challenging and interesting sub-goals, most of which would be enjoyable and satisfying on their own. That way, whether or not I become president or start a band or become a famous author and [...]

    Getting back to the foundation

    “Foundation first” isn’t a one time, never think about it again kind of thing. Us silly humans like to forget some of the brilliant systems we’ve set up to help us stay sane, productive, and (gasp!) make dreams happen. For example, my systems were supporting a certain level of activity just fine, (served well in [...]

    Unwanted phone calls and junk faxes

    Not only do unwanted calls from telemarketers take your time and interrupt your groove, they can be a source of frustration if you feel helpless to deal with them. Here are some resources to get in control of your phone lines. Do Not Call Registry You’ve probably already heard about the Do Not Call Registry. [...]

    17 Simplification Rules

    Rules. We rebel against them. We benefit from them. Maybe they could be called “gems”, but the sense I get from folks is that they want it spelled out and quickly. So Rules they be and here they are. This is by no means a full list. I’ll add stuff as I trip across it [...]

    The Simplifier #5.3 is Online

    The ninety-eighth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier, titled “Clearing the Way!”, is now archived on our newsletter archives page. (There is also an audio version of this newsletter, available here.) Here is a brief summary of the contents: 1. A Note From Shawn Different Phases, Different Needs 2. Upcoming/Current Events 3. Our [...]


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