1 Hour Less TV

If we watch at least 1 less hour of TV per day for the next year, that
will give you 365 extra hours, or the equivalent of fifteen 24hr days,
to pursue more worthwhile/meaningful activities.

Suggestions:
Read a book
Learn something new
Talk to an old friend / make a new one
Exercise / do something physically healthy for your body
Spend it with family or friends
Talk to your children, siblings,parents
If you are religious, do something religious or meditation
Rediscover your old hobbies that brought you joy

Be creative! Do what you always wanted to do, or made excuses you said
you never have time for. Time is worth more than money, spend it wisely!

"Lost time," declared Benjamin Franklin, "is never found again."

That's my golden nugget for today.

P.S. I should include "Dont type on your iPhone large entries, because
it takes much longer than on a real computer. Waste if valuable
time! :)

Sent from my iPhone

What Is Success?

Many people in society define "Success" as a well-paid career, a big home, named brand clothing, and a luxury car. Obviously not every does, but many do - and this perception can influence or impact how we live our lives.

I just read how Ralph Waldo Emerson defines success:

To laugh often and love much;
To win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children;
To earn the approval of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;
To appreciate beauty;
To find the best in others;
To give of one's self without the slightest thought of return;
To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a rescued soul, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition;
To have played and laughed with enthusiam and sung with exaltation;
To know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived;
This is to have succeeded.

All aspects of Emerson's definition of success are attainable away from the workplace, and does not focus on material items as a source of happiness / success.

That's my golden nugget for today!
-Alan

Reading Books in a Paralle and Non-sequential Way

I just read a great article on a unique way to read books. Sometimes we have so many books in our queue, that it's difficult to get through so much material in so little time available.

This person shares his agile way of reading, which I think I'll try from now on.
http://www.noop.nl/2009/07/reading-books-in-a-parallel-and-nonsequential-way.html