There are a couple tricks to get more stuff done in less time, all while maintaining the same level of quality. And while I have used these tricks mainly for my work on the road, all of them can easily be applied by creative workers anywhere, nomadic or not!
Author: Cara Stein
How to Turn Off your Autopilot, Stop Waking Up to a Repeat of Yesterday, and Trade your Lead for a Jet Pack
It seems like some people have it all figured out. They do what they want–make things happen and achieve their dreams. They love their lives and seem to be powered by rocket fuel. Meanwhile, you’re running on empty. It doesn’t have to be that way.
You are being unrealistic. Tedium is part of adulthood.
We know nothing is likely to change unless we act… yet we keep putting it off. It’s too hard, too scary. Maybe tomorrow we’ll figure it out. That’s how it is when you’re stuck. If you wouldn’t want to live your last year as you are now, help is on the way.
You are not a dumbass
Wondering what’s wrong with you? If I learned anything in all the interviews I did for Beyond Fear, it’s that nobody has it all together. Everybody struggles, everybody doubts, nobody knows all the answers.
Dear media, hands off my gravy before I hurt you
Why is it that everywhere I look, there’s a magazine, newspaper, or website trying to tell me to restrain myself this Thanksgiving? If I sign a waiver conceding that I’ll probably die very soon, fat, ugly, and alone, will they get off my case?
10 Mental quicksand pits and how to get unstuck
We all feel stuck from time to time. Here are a few patterns I’ve noticed about being stuck and how to extricate yourself.
The perverse tyranny of “have to”
I’ve noticed a funny thing since I’ve been working for myself: Telling myself I have to do something is the surest way to make sure I won’t want to do it.
What if you just did what you wanted?
Have you ever loved something so much, you let it take over your whole life? It’s a tricky balance: to be really great at something, you need to devote a ton of energy to it. But if you do too much, you burn yourself out. Where do you draw the line?
The people have spoken
Survey results: people shared your biggest dreams and frustrations. You also helped me decide where to go with my upcoming projects.
Seeking input–will you help?
I’m gearing up to do my next project. But first, I want to know what you want. I’m always overflowing with ideas, and there’s not enough time to do them all, so I want to start with what you want most.
How Adam Baker paid off $18,000 in debt: an interview
Money can be one of the most stressful things in the world. After I quit my job, I started worrying more about money. I have my freedom fund to live off of–it’s not that I’m broke–but it still makes me kind of nervous not to have that cash infusion I […]
365 Days of 17000 Days Celebration + Giveaway
Today is the one-year anniversary of 17,000 Days! Woohoo! To celebrate, I’m giving away a copy of my Less Hassle, More Harmony Relationship Workshop.