Consistency is Key Consistency is KeyYou would think that the people who are most into advanced productivity ideas and systems would be the most productive people who, having mastered the basics, are looking for ways to ek... Dec 12, 2019 12,223views 0
Why Drink Tea? Why Drink Tea?I've been writing out my yearly blog posts and as I've gotten near the end I've realized that I haven't written anything about tea this year. It seems almost inconceivable that a year c... Dec 5, 2019 7,503views 0
Gratitude 2019 Gratitude 2019Every year I struggle to write my gratitude post a little bit, not because I can't think of anything I'm grateful for, but because there are so many things that it's hard to focus. This... Nov 28, 2019 7,834views 0
Some Thoughts on Marriage Some Thoughts on MarriageWhen I asked for blog topics before writing this annual batch, I got a lot of great suggestions with almost no overlap at all. The one exception? Everyone wanted to know what I think ab... Nov 21, 2019 8,624views 0
My Biggest Regret My Biggest RegretAlmost twenty years ago I was a professional gambler and I ended up getting a little bit sloppy with my procedures, which resulted in casinos catching me and confiscating all of my mone... Nov 14, 2019 8,248views 0
Should You Focus on Strengths or Weaknesses? Should You Focus on Strengths or Weaknesses?I saw an interesting debate on Twitter recently between two guys who were debating whather it was better to focus on one's strengths and leverage them for results, or whether it was bet... Nov 7, 2019 7,737views 0
Monthly Reports Monthly ReportsA few years ago I started writing a monthly report to a few friends sharing my progress on CruiseSheet. My primary motivations for doing so were that these friends were interested and a... Oct 31, 2019 8,198views 0
Las Vegas Update Las Vegas UpdateFour years or so ago I bought a small condo in Las Vegas. I did it almost entirely because it seemed like a great deal and because I visited Vegas sometimes, and not at all because I in... Oct 24, 2019 7,733views 0
Dumber People Dumber PeopleSometimes new tasks can be daunting. I was in Hawaii trying to fix our minivan, and even though the steps involved in replacing spark plugs and wires looked quite easy, I wasn't particu... Oct 17, 2019 7,556views 0
My Routines in my Home Bases My Routines in my Home BasesOne of the main reasons my friends and I have bought home bases around the world rather than just relying on AirBnBs is that it makes it easier to develop good routines in each one. I'v... Oct 10, 2019 6,969views 0
How I Use Airplane Time How I Use Airplane TimeWhen I asked for blog posts at my last Budapest event, one person asked how I spend my time on airplanes. At first I didn't think I had all that much to say about it, but as I thought a... Oct 3, 2019 7,526views 0
Uncommon Luxuries Uncommon LuxuriesThe common view of luxury, consisting of fancy hotels, expensive clothing, and jewelry is an odd one to me. Those things are luxurious in that they are certainly not necessities, but it... Sep 26, 2019 6,248views 0
