Comments on: Simplicity: The Value of JUST ENOUGH http://motivatethyself.com/simplicity-the-value-of-just-enough/ Your Freedom Depends On It! Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:24:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Sarah http://motivatethyself.com/simplicity-the-value-of-just-enough/#comment-1950 Sarah Sat, 19 Dec 2009 03:39:34 +0000 http://motivatethyself.com/?p=2865#comment-1950 Exactly what I was thinking, I totally agree! Exactly what I was thinking, I totally agree!

]]> By: Minimalistic Fast Learning #1: Uncluttering Information | IvánPérez's Blog http://motivatethyself.com/simplicity-the-value-of-just-enough/#comment-1949 Minimalistic Fast Learning #1: Uncluttering Information | IvánPérez's Blog Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:33:41 +0000 http://motivatethyself.com/?p=2865#comment-1949 [...] secondly, is Fast because you only focus on the important things, because just enough is JUST ENOUGH. And yes, it gets incredible results. Paradoxically, you get way better results with less [...] [...] secondly, is Fast because you only focus on the important things, because just enough is JUST ENOUGH. And yes, it gets incredible results. Paradoxically, you get way better results with less [...]

]]> By: Does Chasing Wealth Impact the Self? http://motivatethyself.com/simplicity-the-value-of-just-enough/#comment-1948 Does Chasing Wealth Impact the Self? Tue, 05 May 2009 09:06:19 +0000 http://motivatethyself.com/?p=2865#comment-1948 [...] It’s common for young adults just starting out to go a little crazy with a steady paycheck, especially if their new job is well-paying. Should the person be single and childless, with small (or no) loan or mortgage payments, having more cash than ever before can go to their head. They may indulge in fancy cars, expensive fashion, and freely purchase whatever’s high-end. After all, this is considered the time of life when folks should enjoy themselves, before spousal and parental responsibilities come along. For the majority, once they settle down into domestic bliss, that way of life is over. With bills and obligations, they consequently lower luxury lifestyle expectations. Unless they wish to declare bankruptcy or be evicted, they simply make do with less quantity and quality. [...] [...] It’s common for young adults just starting out to go a little crazy with a steady paycheck, especially if their new job is well-paying. Should the person be single and childless, with small (or no) loan or mortgage payments, having more cash than ever before can go to their head. They may indulge in fancy cars, expensive fashion, and freely purchase whatever’s high-end. After all, this is considered the time of life when folks should enjoy themselves, before spousal and parental responsibilities come along. For the majority, once they settle down into domestic bliss, that way of life is over. With bills and obligations, they consequently lower luxury lifestyle expectations. Unless they wish to declare bankruptcy or be evicted, they simply make do with less quantity and quality. [...]

]]> By: Eric Hamm http://motivatethyself.com/simplicity-the-value-of-just-enough/#comment-1947 Eric Hamm Mon, 04 May 2009 18:52:42 +0000 http://motivatethyself.com/?p=2865#comment-1947 Hey Glen, I'm so glad you not only enjoyed the post, but are enjoying the blog and my style. It sounds like we're pretty like minded. :-) Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the kind words. I truly appreciate the Tweet! Eric Hey Glen, I’m so glad you not only enjoyed the post, but are enjoying the blog and my style. It sounds like we’re pretty like minded. :-) Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the kind words.

I truly appreciate the Tweet! Eric

]]> By: Glen Woodfin http://motivatethyself.com/simplicity-the-value-of-just-enough/#comment-1946 Glen Woodfin Mon, 04 May 2009 14:58:50 +0000 http://motivatethyself.com/?p=2865#comment-1946 Eric, I first came to your site from a tiny square ad, then stayed because of your design philosophy. What I find so intrigueing is that your website design is an extension of your life philosophy. For 35 years I've listened to books on tape, motivational speakers and educational training, but one man stands out as the most profound, <a href="http://www.dougwead.net" rel="nofollow">Doug Wead</a>, a presidential advisor to Ronald Reagan. He's funny, but not the funniest. He's inspiring, yet not the most inspiring. Doug Wead, however, is the most profound. I heard nuggets of wisdom in a talk from 15 years ago that still frame my decisions today. Your post has a similar profundity. I believe I will remember and use your words to shape my choices for the rest of my life. I have been feeling the same life philosophy developing, but I've never articulated it like you have here. You have great wisdom. Thanks for sharing this gift. I will Tweet this to 20,000 followers today. On Your Side, Glen Woodfin http://twitter.com/GlenWoodfin <abbr><em>Glen Woodfin’s last blog post..<a href="http://www.glenwoodfin.com/favorite-youtube-videos/heartwarming-mini-film-that-will-make-you-smile-laugh-cry/" rel="nofollow">Heartwarming Mini Film that Will Make You Smile, Laugh & Cry</a></abbr></em> Eric, I first came to your site from a tiny square ad, then stayed because of your design philosophy. What I find so intrigueing is that your website design is an extension of your life philosophy.

For 35 years I’ve listened to books on tape, motivational speakers and educational training, but one man stands out as the most profound, Doug Wead, a presidential advisor to Ronald Reagan. He’s funny, but not the funniest. He’s inspiring, yet not the most inspiring. Doug Wead, however, is the most profound. I heard nuggets of wisdom in a talk from 15 years ago that still frame my decisions today.

Your post has a similar profundity. I believe I will remember and use your words to shape my choices for the rest of my life. I have been feeling the same life philosophy developing, but I’ve never articulated it like you have here. You have great wisdom. Thanks for sharing this gift.

I will Tweet this to 20,000 followers today.

On Your Side, Glen Woodfin
http://twitter.com/GlenWoodfin

Glen Woodfin’s last blog post..Heartwarming Mini Film that Will Make You Smile, Laugh & Cry

]]> By: Eric Hamm http://motivatethyself.com/simplicity-the-value-of-just-enough/#comment-1945 Eric Hamm Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:46:13 +0000 http://motivatethyself.com/?p=2865#comment-1945 Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed it! I’m a/was a total hobby NUT! Like you, I spent MUCH more time pining over my next hobby purchase than I did actually participating in the hobby itself. That’s when you know it’s more about stimulation/addiction/obsession than actual satisfaction with an activity. That’s a great trick you mentioned. I think any of us who successfully manage to break the bad habit really have to find those ‘tricks’. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Eric Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed it!

I’m a/was a total hobby NUT! Like you, I spent MUCH more time pining over my next hobby purchase than I did actually participating in the hobby itself. That’s when you know it’s more about stimulation/addiction/obsession than actual satisfaction with an activity.

That’s a great trick you mentioned. I think any of us who successfully manage to break the bad habit really have to find those ‘tricks’.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Eric

]]> By: Eric Hamm http://motivatethyself.com/simplicity-the-value-of-just-enough/#comment-1944 Eric Hamm Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:46:04 +0000 http://motivatethyself.com/?p=2865#comment-1944 HERE HERE! :-) And that’s a great point about the fact that many people with debt often have many things. On the one hand it makes total sense and on the other hand it’s quite ironic. Thanks for sharing, Eric. HERE HERE! :-) And that’s a great point about the fact that many people with debt often have many things. On the one hand it makes total sense and on the other hand it’s quite ironic.

Thanks for sharing, Eric.

]]> By: Eric Hamm http://motivatethyself.com/simplicity-the-value-of-just-enough/#comment-1943 Eric Hamm Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:45:54 +0000 http://motivatethyself.com/?p=2865#comment-1943 You make a great point, here. Out society doesn’t exactly promote this kind of mindset. That’s definitely one of the big challenges that we face in the 21st century. I’m glad you enjoyed the post and thanks for stopping by! :-) Eric You make a great point, here. Out society doesn’t exactly promote this kind of mindset. That’s definitely one of the big challenges that we face in the 21st century.

I’m glad you enjoyed the post and thanks for stopping by! :-) Eric

]]> By: Eric Hamm http://motivatethyself.com/simplicity-the-value-of-just-enough/#comment-1942 Eric Hamm Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:45:40 +0000 http://motivatethyself.com/?p=2865#comment-1942 I guess that’s ONE way of looking at it. :-) Eric I guess that’s ONE way of looking at it. :-) Eric

]]> By: Eric Hamm http://motivatethyself.com/simplicity-the-value-of-just-enough/#comment-1941 Eric Hamm Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:45:30 +0000 http://motivatethyself.com/?p=2865#comment-1941 Thanks, Tess! Yeah, there’s something to be said for thinking outside the box. For some reason most of us get stuck in the rut of trying to duplicate what’s already been done. Only those who can create something that’s fresh and uniquely useful to others will find great success. Happy Friday to you too, Tess! :-) Eric Thanks, Tess!

Yeah, there’s something to be said for thinking outside the box. For some reason most of us get stuck in the rut of trying to duplicate what’s already been done. Only those who can create something that’s fresh and uniquely useful to others will find great success.

Happy Friday to you too, Tess! :-) Eric

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