January 2011
40 posts
“The American education system is a model that beats the creativity out of kids....”
– American Education: You Deserve Better | Ryan Stephens Marketing
I hope Obama and Congress have read “Getting Things Done,” they have a lot to add to their Project List and Next Actions list.
“I believe that Twitter is a new form of communication so important that it...”
– By a total lunatic
“Today felt like one of the most productive days of my life. When I told someone...”
– on feeling and being productive | hey amber rae
1 tag
What Would the World Look Like if Economists Were... →
1 tag
“With the power of soul anything is possible”
– Jimi Hendrix, “The Power of Soul
“I’m a tool builder. That’s how I think of myself. I want to build...”
– Steve Jobs in 1994: The Rolling Stone Interview | Rolling Stone Culture
“There is a formula to success. It has multiple parts. Only one is weighted more...”
– The Sales Success Formula | A Sales Guy
http://www.danielhoang.com/2011/01/11/using-empty-s... →
Miki Agrawal: What's Your Definition Of Success? →
We talk with New York entrepreneur Miki Agrawal about reinventing her career and reinventing pizza.
Effective action: Advice from Machiavelli →
Niccolo Machiavelli was an Italian diplomat and writer. He lived in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, a time when Italy consisted of a large number of independent cities, all in a…
Email Etiquette for the Super-Busy →
It’s time to take a leaner, meaner approach to email. We lay out 10 simple tips for making email more efficient, and more actionable.
Preparing for the unexpected →
For the second winter in a row, I have found myself with a cast on my leg. This time, I became cast-worthy after tripping on the hem of my jeans (I was wearing heel-length jeans with flats) and…
A year ago on Unclutterer →
2010
Unitasker Wednesday: Chair socks Look at these cute socks. Oh, wait. You’re saying they’re not socks I can wear? They’re socks for my chairs?
James Jamerson’s Uncluttered Bass Rig I’ve…
Overcoming the Fear of Success →
I’ve got a problem. At least, I used to. Success freaked me out. I thought I wanted to be successful, but I really didn’t. Oh, I’d think a lot about wanting to make more out of my life, to do…
How to Become More Intelligent →
Intelligence is your capacity for learning, reasoning, understanding and mastery. It’s your aptitude in grasping truths, relationships, facts and meanings. Knowing a great deal is not the…
Review: The Procrastination Equation →
Piers Steel’s new book The Procrastination Equation made its way to my door last week. I’ll admit, the title taunted me to put off reading it — it’s as if just seeing the word …
Maker Vs. Manager: How I Schedule My Day →
Unitasker Wednesday: Snap Jack Pancake Cutter →
All Unitasker Wednesday posts are jokes — we don’t want you to buy these items, we want you to laugh at their ridiculousness. Enjoy!
Are you against owning any knives? Do you really like pancakes?…
Introducing: SimpliFried.com →
The Unclutterer family is growing, and I am elated to share with you the incredible news. Today, Dancing Mammoth (our parent company) is launching a new website that hopes to end mealtime stress….
Francis Ford Coppola: On Risk, Money, Craft &... →
Legendary film director Francis Ford Coppola talks about how he self-finances all his films, why the artist must never lie, and how true collaboration is like great sex.
Why You Should Take a Digital Break (and 6 Steps... →
We live in a highly digital world today. Our work requires us to use the internet in one way or another. We readily turn to emails, social media and chat messengers for daily communications,…
Common misconceptions about GTD →
January 2011 resolutions and a plan of action →
In 2011, I am becoming the queen of self-micromanagement. I have tried lofty, big-picture, annual resolutions and obtained them with some success. I have tried practical, quarterly goals and seen…
How To Be The Person You Want To Be →
In a previous post I asked if you were an emotional pack rat. Stephen responded and left the following comment: “Any thoughts on how to change your character, you know, the way you are…
