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Stepcase Lifehack
Stepcase Lifehack
Have you ever read a blog and thought about starting one yourself because you could do as good a job? Most of us could benefit from keeping one. Especially those with small business aspirations! I’ve got over 10 blogs but only one of them is public. The rest are kept private and used as a way...

Stepcase Lifehack | 30 Jul 2010 | 9:16 am CDT

Stepcase Lifehack
Stepcase Lifehack
Every successful company has to start somewhere– at the bottom, to be more precise. And when the company is yours, climbing that ladder of success can feel awfully daunting at times. Luckily, there are tools available to help entrepreneurs advance their businesses. We have partnered with AppS...

Stepcase Lifehack | 30 Jul 2010 | 6:21 am CDT

Stepcase Lifehack
Stepcase Lifehack
When I was a small child, I’d curl up on my parents’ bed after the sunshine had warmed their dark brown comforter. It was an oasis of peace and safety that I struggled to find in later years. I’d made the mistake of thinking that being an adult meant no longer delighting in “silly” things...

Stepcase Lifehack | 29 Jul 2010 | 5:32 pm CDT

Stepcase Lifehack
Stepcase Lifehack
Think your small business can’t grow in this economy? You’re wrong. Improving your mindset and minimizing your risk are possible in all economies.If you pay attention to the media and get sucked into an “economic panic,” you might think that trying to grow a business in toda...

Stepcase Lifehack | 28 Jul 2010 | 9:40 am CDT

zen habits
Leo Babauta
Zen Habits
“With the past, I have nothing to do; nor with the future. I live now.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on twitter or identica. The idea of having concrete, achievable goals seem to be deeply ingrained in our culture. I know I lived with goals for many years,...

zen habits | 27 Jul 2010 | 3:25 pm CDT

Stepcase Lifehack
Stepcase Lifehack
A couple of months ago I wrote an article on 10 reasons to quit TV on my blog. I was half expecting resistant replies, but was surprised to read many readers expressing the same sentiments. Some of them have removed TV from their lives since years ago, while some are on the way towards cutting TV o...

Stepcase Lifehack | 26 Jul 2010 | 8:06 am CDT

Stepcase Lifehack
Stepcase Lifehack
We’ve all heard how frightened nearly everyone is of public speaking. Maybe that’s understandable, but it creates the potential for lots of misinformed conventional wisdom spread by people who have to make presentations but haven’t had the opportunity to learn what really works.To...

Stepcase Lifehack | 23 Jul 2010 | 7:11 pm CDT

zen habits
Leo Babauta
Zen Habits
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Mary Jaksch of Goodlife ZEN. Do you want to be more productive? Maybe you do, but I’m sure you don’t want to feel stressed, overwhelmed, or unhappy – which happens to many super-productive people. But there is good news: You can be insane...

zen habits | 21 Jul 2010 | 1:01 pm CDT

Stepcase Lifehack
Stepcase Lifehack
Do you want more comments on your blog? Let’s assume you already know how valuable comments are to your blogging experience. But how do you get more of them? Here are 31 ways to increase comments on your blog. Some are concepts I use regularly on my own blogs. Others I know about from watchin...

Stepcase Lifehack | 16 Jul 2010 | 6:37 am CDT

Stepcase Lifehack
Stepcase Lifehack
Have you joined Lifehack on Facebook? Here are three quick reasons why you’ll want to consider doing so!Great conversations – Questions, confessions, thoughts, and inspirations… all come together on our page with thoughtful commentary you won’t get to see here on Lifehack.or...

Stepcase Lifehack | 15 Jul 2010 | 8:00 am CDT

zen habits
Leo Babauta
Zen Habits
‘Without accepting the fact that everything changes, we cannot find perfect composure. But unfortunately, although it is true, it is difficult for us to accept it. Because we cannot accept the truth of transience, we suffer.’ ~Shunryu Suzuki Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on tw...

zen habits | 14 Jul 2010 | 10:17 am CDT

Stepcase Lifehack
Stepcase Lifehack
Most people don’t know the profound effects of making decisions. Often times, we go through life oblivious to what thoughts we are thinking and what actions we are taking. Every single decision we make in our days shapes our current reality. It shapes who we are as a person because we habitually ...

Stepcase Lifehack | 14 Jul 2010 | 4:40 am CDT

Stepcase Lifehack
Stepcase Lifehack
This week I went conference room shopping with a fellow speaker, Shirley T. Burke. Fortunately Shirley T. “gets” feng shui and understood that I would have some very specific requirements for the meeting room in which we’ll present our seminar, “Back on Track: Get More of What You Really Wa...

Stepcase Lifehack | 13 Jul 2010 | 6:13 am CDT

Stepcase Lifehack
Stepcase Lifehack
When you go to see Despicable Me in 3D, which you will because it makes you laugh even though you grimace a bit because you’re not 12 anymore, hang onto those 3D glasses. You’ll need them to watch the 3D videos you post to Youtube by following the insanely simple directions served up by...

Stepcase Lifehack | 12 Jul 2010 | 8:11 pm CDT

Stepcase Lifehack
Stepcase Lifehack
One of the things I like best about social media is the way it helps me discover talented writers. They remind me a lot of distance athletes with their deep conversations about seemingly minor details and long periods of time spent practicing alone.The web also has a downside. There seems to be a g...

Stepcase Lifehack | 12 Jul 2010 | 6:00 am CDT

zen habits
Leo Babauta
Zen Habits
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Jeffrey Tang of The Art of Great Things. When we think about simplifying, we usually think about subtraction. Getting rid of excess stuff. Clearing away obligations. Deleting old emails. We simplify by paring away the layers of something until we find t...

zen habits | 9 Jul 2010 | 11:40 am CDT

Stepcase Lifehack
Stepcase Lifehack
About a year ago, I published a question in a Blackberry forum asking how the devices had helped to make professionals more productive.The responses I received were typified by the one that I remember the most: “I am more productive because I can check my email on  the train to and from work...

Stepcase Lifehack | 8 Jul 2010 | 8:13 am CDT

Stepcase Lifehack
Stepcase Lifehack
“In many instances, the likelihood of an individual succeeding (no matter what the goal) will be dependant on how uncomfortable that person is prepared to get and for how long.” C.A.H.The Application of the InformationThis morning I coached someone who asked me to expand on the ‘growth comes ...

Stepcase Lifehack | 7 Jul 2010 | 8:52 am CDT

Stepcase Lifehack
Stepcase Lifehack
Think about the last time you were all over the place, full of a free floating anxiety, bouncing from one task to another, reacting to people and situations emotionally in a way you later regretted. I’ve learned that when I feel like that I have become ungrounded, disconnected from my center, fro...

Stepcase Lifehack | 6 Jul 2010 | 8:02 am CDT

Stepcase Lifehack
Stepcase Lifehack
Are you usually punctual or late? Do you finish things within the time you stipulate? Do you hand in your reports/work on time? Are you able to accomplish what you want to do before deadlines? Are you a good time manager?If your answer is “no” to any of the questions above, that means y...

Stepcase Lifehack | 4 Jul 2010 | 11:15 am CDT

Stepcase Lifehack
Stepcase Lifehack
When I was 18 an old family friend told me that her best advice to anyone was always for them to be as true to themselves as they could. Looking back, I find it odd that she admonished me to be true to something I really couldn’t put my finger on. I didn’t know who I was.We all discover...

Stepcase Lifehack | 3 Jul 2010 | 12:33 pm CDT

Stepcase Lifehack
Stepcase Lifehack
There’s been speculation that as the economy recovers, many people who’ve been stuck in their jobs and unable to find new ones, will suddenly pick up and move to greener pastures. In contrast there are also predictions of a “jobless recovery,” which may mean being stuck in a lacklus...

Stepcase Lifehack | 2 Jul 2010 | 10:00 am CDT

zen habits
Leo Babauta
Zen Habits
“It all depends on whether you have things, or they have you.” ~Robert A. Cook Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Barrie Davenport of Live Bold and Bloom. Simplicity. It is a lovely ancient spiritual tradition that has seen a recent resurgence in popularity.  As we try to make...

zen habits | 2 Jul 2010 | 9:00 am CDT

Stepcase Lifehack
Stepcase Lifehack
The idea behind sangria is simple: Take some wine and add nice things to it until you can’t resist pouring it all over ice and enjoying with friends. Of course, some recipes call for extra time in the fridge and most can be consumed by yourself.I’ve gathered five of my favorite sangria ...

Stepcase Lifehack | 1 Jul 2010 | 6:44 pm CDT

zen habits
Leo Babauta
Zen Habits
Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on twitter or identica. So we’re off on our great adventure. My wife Eva and I sold and gave away all our stuff over the last couple of months, packed our bags and took our kids and left Guam. We’re now in San Francisco and looking for a home. We ar...

zen habits | 30 Jun 2010 | 9:21 am CDT

Stepcase Lifehack
Stepcase Lifehack
Lessons on the FreewaySo there I was, cruising along the freeway at 110 kph (70mph) on my big, comfortable Suzuki, complete with the electric (up/down) screen to deflect wind and rain, full-face helmet (which covers the entire head, including face), waterproof jacket (with body-armour inserts) and ...

Stepcase Lifehack | 30 Jun 2010 | 9:02 am CDT

zen habits
Leo Babauta
Zen Habits
‘Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.’ ~Lao Tzu Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Chris of Zen to Fitness. The quote by Lao Tzu above rings true for nutrition as well. It is a shame that so many people are obsesse...

zen habits | 25 Jun 2010 | 8:11 am CDT

zen habits
Leo Babauta
Zen Habits
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens. Our culture celebrates workaholism. We hear stories of people who “burn the mid-night oil” at the office, or about individuals who never take vacations. Working a lot doesn’t mean you deserve a gold star...

zen habits | 16 Jun 2010 | 7:47 am CDT

zen habits
Leo Babauta
Zen Habits
Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Karol Gajda of RidiculouslyExtraordinary.com and How To Live Anywhere. If your goal is to start a small online business that replaces and exceeds your current income this may be the most important article you read this year. Brash, huh? Here’s the d...

zen habits | 8 Jun 2010 | 9:45 am CDT

zen habits
Leo Babauta
Zen Habits
“Doing nothing is better than being busy doing nothing.” ~Lao Tzu Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on twitter or identica. Stop being busy and your job is half done. Think about how busy we are, and how it has become a way of bragging: I’m so busy, I must be important. “...

zen habits | 4 Jun 2010 | 7:52 am CDT