6 Ways To Keep Simple From Getting Complex

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simplicity_profile_shotEDITOR’S NOTE: This is a guest post from Leo Babauta, author of Top 25 blog Zen Habits and best-selling book, The Power of Less.

When Apple designed the beautifully simple iPod, with its minimalist interface, they must have faced a conundrum: How do you keep things simple when there are always other important features you want to add, new buttons that add so much more functionality?

In the software world, this is known as “feature creep” — new features are added and added until things are no longer simple, but complex.

In the world of simplicity, things are never as simple as they seem. Things tend to grow more complex over time — simplicity takes hard work to maintain.

How does Apple keep its minimalist interface if it wants to keep adding new features? How does the designer of a simple WordPress theme keep things simple if he wants to add new features for his users?

How do you declutter a room and keep it from getting cluttered again? How do you simplify your work routine — and keep it simple? Read more »

How To Be Successful: Secret Revealed

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a guest post from Vincent of Hit Your Goals.

Tell Me How To Be Successful

I am always curious about which things people do that make them so successful, while others are dwindling around in mediocrity. In order to find the answer, I read a ton of books, listened to what the rich and powerful had to say, and scrutinized their actions and beliefs to find the secrets behind their success. Read more »

Raise Your Energy By Zapping Tolerations

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a guest post by Tess Marshall of The Bold Life.

What do a messy desk, an overcrowded inbox and a “know-it-all” friend have in common?

They are examples of tolerations or situations we put up with or don’t do anything about. Tolerations can be irritating things, minor inconveniences, our own behavior and the behavior of others. They deplete our energy, waste our time and dampen our spirits. Read more »

Motivation Maintenance: Keeping The Drive Alive

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a guest post by Ali Hale of The Office Diet and Alpha Student.

When undertaking a big project – losing weight, starting a new business, writing a novel – you probably draw motivation from your expected end result. Perhaps you cut out a picture from a magazine to represent an ideal weight, imagine your bank balance increasing month-on-month with your business running well, or picture that book with your name on the spine. Read more »