A cynic's guide Yes, you. You’ve got bumf on your desk, in a pile, and maybe even in a carefully organized file drawer.   While you get...

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We all lament about unfinished task lists. But you'll have tasks and obligations as long as you’re alive.   Tasks lists are never simply...

I couldn't come up with a catchy title for this short list of miscellaneous tips. But since we all have one and instantly recognize the...

The real meaning of those chirpy words that can feel hard to live up to...

They gave me my own advice on overcoming inertia.

I never know what people truly want or think when we meet, but this person was clear about what she wanted me to tell her. She'd attended...

Use these tips to stage your house. You don't need to move to improve!

People often ask me what I think are the best places to learn in our shared quest for ways to live a rich life with minimal frustrations...

It’s a late August Sunday, and the cicadas are in full song. I’m on my front porch, with my laptop open, feet up, ready to post ideas to...

Is online selling for you? Why it might not be your best money-making option.

What I learned from an unexpectedly long trip

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Yay, you! Congratulations. You’ve realized you wasted enough of your precious time going solo. You’re ready for help with the things...

Want a change? Feel the urge? Start by cleaning up.

Quick, you've got 3 minutes to get out of your house....what will you take?

Crafting a well-made junk drawer takes time and practice.

How to make decisions a lot easier. Everything has a story. We're wired that way. But the story you tell may not be accurate.

If you're a relentless optimist or pessimist, you're missing out.

Should you ditch paper napkin scrawls for project management software?

You've got three chances to help your email recipient help you get what you need.

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