The Wastefulness of Decluttering; or How to Make Less Count for More

August 24, 2010 by Leo Babauta

‘It is preoccupation with possession, more than anything else, that prevents men from living freely and nobly.’ ~Bertrand Russell I know there are many of you who want to declutter, or who have already...  read more

Reclaim Your Attention

July 28, 2010 by Leo Babauta

A while back I (a bit ironically perhaps) tweeted this message: ‘Consider what you give your attention to each day. It’s a precious resource, & determines the shape of your life.’ This...  read more

Slow Down and Enjoy Relationships

July 27, 2010 by Corey Allan

I keep my time saved in a box From going fast in cars I’ve piled it up high From saying hello to friends with a quick goodbye ~Kathryn Williams, Flicker The world is seemingly moving at a faster pace....  read more

The Elements of Change

July 26, 2010 by Leo Babauta

‘Without accepting the fact that everything changes, we cannot find perfect composure. But unfortunately, although it is true, it is difficult for us to accept it. Because we cannot accept the truth...  read more

The Clean-Slate Guide to Simplicity

July 23, 2010 by Jeffrey Tang

When we think about simplifying, we usually think about subtraction. Getting rid of excess stuff. Clearing away obligations. Deleting old emails. We simplify by paring away the layers of something until...  read more

5 secrets to a successful home based business

July 8, 2010 by Eddy Dickinson

Before you start your home based business, you must first take the time to write down your blueprint for success. The following 5 secrets are the difference between success and failure within your own...  read more

13 small things to simplify your workday

April 27, 2010 by Leo Babauta

“Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.”             ~Lao Tzu One of the...  read more

Are you driving your business or is your business driving you?

April 15, 2010 by Julie Hall - Editor

When you’re a female small business owner life can be hectic and crazy and busy and stressful. Working mother’s guilt can leave you feeling inadequate in your role as family caregiver.  Business stresses...  read more

Frictionless Work: How to Clear Your Life of Non-Essential Tasks

April 14, 2010 by Leo Babauta

How much of your day is spent doing administrative tasks, and not creating or doing other important work? How much time do you spend responding to emails and IMs and social networks, making payments, doing...  read more

1,233 miles, 18 home businesses and 5 clear trends

September 24, 2009 by Emma Jones

Last week Enterprise Nation, the home business website, went on a roadtrip. Starting in Scotland, the touring team traveled south to meet and film home based businesses in what will become a mini documentary...  read more

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