In a Nutshell
other blog: fabulously broke in the city
minimalist since: 2007 -- why minimalism?
talk to me: contact me here!
current location: canada/usa
home: hotel room
owns: 3 suitcases 2 carryons of stuff
# of items: more than 100!
furniture: 1 japanese futon
works: business consultant
gadgets: macbook pro, ipod touch (pda)
drinks: earl grey cream tea
practices: rebel yoga and de-cluttering
loves: minimalism, $$ management, traveling
quirk: must prep my food before eating
Office Archive
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Successful people leave work early
Posted on 8 April , 2013 | 2 CommentsFrom Business Insider: The key to great success is working harder in short bursts of time. Then give yourself a break before getting back to work. The trick is staying... -
The WTF Stamp: Just what I need
Posted on 27 January , 2012 | 8 CommentsI’d like this for the office please. Via Daily Design Bits -
The Quick Clean: Tidy up your work area in a flash
Posted on 9 August , 2010 | 1 CommentEach of these items might take more than 5 minutes each, but doing one of them each day would make a big difference in removing clutter from your area. Remove... -
Saturday Project: Type Faster without actually learning how to type faster
Posted on 24 October , 2009 | 4 CommentsWe all know how to use shortcuts such as CTRL + S to save a document in many applications, but have you ever explored all the other options available in... -
Saturday Project: How to manage and organize cables, cords & electronics
Posted on 17 October , 2009 | 3 CommentsThis is always a problem for people: wrangling cords and cables because electronic wiring for computers, gadgets and home entertainment systems can quickly become a jumbled mess of chaos. Solutions... -
How to create an organized system: Purge First, Binge Later
Posted on 12 October , 2009 | 1 CommentPeople think freshly purchased containers will make them organized. But it’s not the containers or any tools you buy that actually organize you, it’s the system you put in place.... -
Organizing those CDs, DVDs and Books
Posted on 7 October , 2009 | 7 CommentsStacking DVDs, CDs and books.. it was just easier to put it on the floor than to find a clear surface, right? Not any more. CDs & DVDs 1. Rip... -
Learn how to manage and clean out your Inbox emails
Posted on 5 October , 2009 | 3 CommentsSet a 30 minute time limit & focus Check your emails in 30 minute intervals, three times a day; once the 30 minutes are up, stop. I find that when... -
Steve Jobs’ Minimalist Office in 1982
Posted on 25 September , 2009 | 17 CommentsSTEVE JOBS AT HOME IN 1982 — “This was a very typical time. I was single. All you needed was a cup of tea, a light, and your stereo, you... -
How to become more productive
Posted on 23 September , 2009 | No CommentsEffective, Efficient and Productive. Think about those words for a second. Do they all mean the same thing to you? (It’s okay if it does.) Here are the simple definitions... -
How to Leave the Perfect Telephone Message
Posted on 21 September , 2009 | 4 CommentsIf you are anything like me, you are always on the phone harrassing asking people for things they’ve promised. Every message should be as clear and as concise as possible,...