A Different World

A Different World

Two things happened yesterday that made me aware that I’m going very much against the norm with my phone usage. Neither were bad. In fact both made me glad I’m doing what I’m doing. This is what my iPhone screen looks like. I have removed everything....
The Pareto Principle & Life

The Pareto Principle & Life

The Pareto Principle states that roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. This is a great thing to realize in business because 80% of your results will come from 20% of your effort. Or when you’re looking for something to wear in the morning...
What are you fighting for?

What are you fighting for?

For the vikings death in battle was as good as it got. It was how you entered into Valhalla and got your eternal reward. So fighting for, well, anything worth fighting for, was what they lived for. Many people think that Christianity is the “sheep’s”...
Smartphone Detox

Smartphone Detox

I’ve never been addicted to a substance. I’ve never been drunk – though I enjoy beer, I’ve never smoked cigarettes – though I do smoke cigars, but there’s not anything, not even Ibuprofen or caffeine, that I “have” to...
Unpacking Habits

Unpacking Habits

I’m going on day 4 of using my iPhone as just a phone and texting device. There are no other social media apps, games, or “productivity” apps on it at all now. I’ve been even limiting how much I use it for photos or video. This is all done for...

Seeking APProval

I removed the Instagram and Facebook apps from my phone yesterday.  I wanted to do that as I’m moving toward de-cluttering my mind from my addictions to technology. The first thing I noticed was this morning when I woke up and was lying in bed. I thought...