I'm a big fan of listening to podcasts while I work. For the most part, a lot of the work that I do is technical animation and video stuff that doesn't require my full attention. That may sound a bit odd and counter-productive, but it's a lot like listening to music while working around the house. I have a task and it's just a matter of executing.
So, while listening last week I came across a podcast called "Life Zero". Started by a guy named John Flowers, it is a "lifestyle design concept" based on simplifying your life. He has 10 "rules" that apply to living "Life Zero", and for the most part, I think they're great rules of thumb.
1. Only what you need (living free from excess)
2. Eliminate Baggage (don't hang onto negative emotional stuff)
3. 6 months, lose it (if you haven't used something in 6 months, donate it)
4. New in = old out (get something new, something old goes away)
5. Share things (experience, property, point of view)
6. No debt (bad stuff like credit card debt)(he even says no to home loans)
7. Travel more (always prepared to travel)
8. Make friends (reach out and be social)
9. Choose your environment (be conscious of how you design your surroundings)
10. Find your joy (find what you love to do and do it)
He tends to get extreme in some cases and it's not for everyone, but it's a great place to start. Rachel and I have recently been discussing the stuff that we collect and with Josh talking about it too, this podcast has made for interesting listening.
Life Zero site
1 comment:
those are some serious rules - we'll have to work on it and fight the Grandpa Kail 'packrat' genes. I already collect bags and backpacks so the pull is pretty strong!
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