Category Archives: Personal development

Download The Medici Effect!

Posted on February 28, 2008 by bengt

I have blogged about The Medici Effect which is a great book. Now the book is available as a free download at The Medici Effect website. In the associated blog it says: On The The Pirate’s Dilemma blog Matt Mason … Continue reading →

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The power of pen and paper

Posted on February 26, 2008 by bengt

I am a fan of using pen and paper, it is nice to see others post along the same lines. In The Power of Analog Writing is this part which I agree on: Putting down plans, notes, ideas, and hunches … Continue reading →

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Outside The Comfort Zone

Posted on February 19, 2008 by bengt

DailyOM today is about Outside The Comfort Zone – Things We Don’t Want To Do. It is worth remembering that the best way to solve this is by doing it. Most of us have had the experience of tackling some … Continue reading →

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Let goals be changeable

Posted on December 31, 2007 by bengt

Maki at DoshDosh usually blogs about making money online but in The Value of Being Incomplete: What Are Your Goals for 2008? he talks about setting goals. Goals can be useful but you mustn’t depend on them to define yourself. … Continue reading →

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Zen To Done

Posted on December 26, 2007 by bengt

I have posted about Task management my way – pen and paper which gives me the basic tools and a simple system. What I needed in order to achieve my own goals was a philosophy that works for me. I … Continue reading →

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There is a nobler art of leaving things undone

Posted on December 5, 2007 by bengt

I came across this quote by Lin Yutang in Zen To Done: Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is a nobler art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of nonessentials. Update: … Continue reading →

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In search of excellence

Posted on November 5, 2007 by bengt

Sometimes we put unneeded pressure on ourself. Instead of doing something good enough we want it to be perfect. That is what I have done when it concerns my writing and blogging. I lost track of why I once started … Continue reading →

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Slice up your time and get more done

Posted on June 9, 2007 by bengt

Jason Alba has an interesting post, Living Life 16 Minutes At A Time, where he describes how he managed more in less time since he for a while had to work in 16 minutes sessions. I find this really interesting, … Continue reading →

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The Eight Irresistible Principles of Fun

Posted on May 10, 2007 by bengt

I got the link in my daily Forward Steps message and I really love these eight principles. Stop Hiding Who You Really Are Start Being Intensely Selfish Stop Following the Rules Start Scaring Yourself Stop Taking It All So Damn … Continue reading →

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Butterflies First Live In Cocoons

Posted on April 6, 2007 by bengt

I found more interesting things to read at Masterful Living Newsletter. This post is about the importance of having periods of rest, to recharge and get ready for the next step in life. In Butterflies First Live In Cocoons Christen … Continue reading →

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