Graham Hill: Less stuff, more happiness | Video on TED.com

Graham Hill: Less stuff, more happiness | Video on TED.com

Graham Hill has some great ideas, and I feel that more people should follow his idea of Less if More. We are entering a new day and age, and going forward, new ideas, and new habits must be formed. There are many companies and individuals that are making a difference, but that population is small in comparison to the population at-large. Lets make the small efforts everyday to make a big impact.

One last point is that I think that Graham's stackable and compact furniture is perfect for small spaces to come.

Scott

http://www.ted.com/talks/graham_hill_less_stuff_more_happiness.html

Realty Times - Controlling Your Income

Realty Times - Controlling Your Income

"Your business checking account is merely a holding tank. Don't keep large amounts of money in there. When a commission check is received, put it all in the business checking account. Set up a business savings account and deposit 10% of your gross commission in there. That is your rainy day fund, dividend fund, and source for the future. You can build up a lot of funds through this method. At the same time, set up a tax savings account. Deposit 20% of every check to the tax savings account. This method guarantees you have the funds available when quarterlies are due.

Create one last account for your investments savings account and deposit 10% in that account. This account can be built up to fund your retirement accounts, 401K, simple IRA, whatever vehicle you use."

Those of us with uncertain incomes really need to budget our incomes that much more than our steady incomed counterparts. Try to follow the above rule of thumb, and see if it works for you.

Scott

A Little Motivation: Your Own Success

Every once in a while we can lose our motivation, and every once in a while we need that kick in the butt to push forward.  I came across this posting and found it uplifting and motivating.  We stand in our own way to success, and until we move and get ourselves out of the way, we will continue to do ourselves a disservice.  Kaiser Permanente says it well too:  http://youtu.be/ZER0LUymzsA .  We must look in the mirror.

Enjoy the article and have a great Monday.

Scott

Start right now

Don’t wait until you’re ready. Start now.

The circumstances will not be perfect and you won’t get it perfect. Start now, however, and you will get it done.

You’re not going to have everyone’s assistance or approval. You can, however, get the jump on your success and get started right now.

Do you want to waste your time and energy on elaborate excuses or would you rather invest yourself in achievement? Get started now and get the achievement well underway.

You’ve already delayed long enough and there’s no good reason to wait one moment more. The time for action is the time at hand.

You’re standing squarely in the middle of your life’s great and valuable opportunity. Start right now and make all that value yours.

— Ralph Marston

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