2011 has taken off to a good start.
My overall goal to eliminate procrastination has proven to be solid. Not spectacular but for the first month in, pretty decent.
Like most people tackling New Year’s resolutions, I started off blazing in the first few weeks. I started slipping the 3rd week in January. Fortunately I realized I was starting to get too comfortable and picked up the tempo. Again, not perfectly but the effort has been there.
I’ve been juggling a lot of activities lately. The positive news is that I’ve been focused on tasks I believe are worth the time. Here’s what I’ve been up to recently:
*Wrote an article for my local newspaper that was featured on the front cover of the Local Life section.
*Contacted Chris Guillebeau at Unconventional Guides.
* Paid of 1 of 2 credit cards in full! Credit card 2 of 2 will be paid off this Friday.
*I re-acquainted with my old boss and mentor for his 40th birthday. (Wish I had pictures).
*I’m also working on a top-secret project. (Okay, not a CIA level secret but I haven’t told anyone but I will definitely share it here when it’s finished.)
*My bank savings are increasing, which allows me to move closer towards my plan towards freedom.
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I want to comment on Everett Bogue’s post about the end of minimalism. I’m not going to criticize him because he’s free to live as he chooses, however, I think his quote that “minimalism isn’t cool anymore” misses the point.
I think what he really means is that he doesn’t see any financial gain to be made from minimalism anymore — which is fine. I would give him more respect if he just came out with that statement instead.
I read through some other cool minimalist blogs and I thought that each opinion was thoughtful, entertaining and funny. Read below to check out what other people have to say about Everett Bogue and also the state of minimalism.
I think it’s great to see different perspectives from people. Also if you have any opinions, please post a comment. I’d love to read it.
