November News ‘n Views

Links, and other suggestions

It’s been quite a while since I wrote an update column, with ideas and suggestions. I got motivated today, as a result of downloading a really interesting pdf format e-book.

Lots of people I know (hey Darbella!) struggle with organization. Actually, Dar adopted the 43 folders approach to paper organization at school.

I read the blog Zen Habits (hmm? Wonder why?) and today read about writer Leo Babauta’s new e-book, "Zen to Done." Leo describes the book thusly:

“Zen To Done takes some of the best aspects of a few popular productivity systems (GTD, Stephen Covey and others) and combines them with the mandate of simplicity. It makes things as simple as possible, and no more.”

The downloadable book is a bargain at $9.50. You can have a look at the content and order it here: Click here to view more details

Some weeks ago I added the coupon, below, for 25% off of my stuff, as a sort of Xmas bonus. In the process, I discovered that I’d inadvertently turned off the ability to order "This Endless Moment," my latest book. All was fixed a week ago, and I just remembered to mention this, in case any of you clicked over to The Phoenix Centre Press and found yourself unable to order.

Another website I frequent is "Dr. Mercola"—a cutting edge site for alternative medicine. I get his weekly updates, and a few weeks ago he sent a link to a video of Bill Maher castigating the drug industry. It’s a must see.

Our friend Gillian Chandler sent me the following list, in an e-mail entitled "The Zen of Sarcasm." (I think she meant me… ;-0 ) It’s a great list and I agree with most of them, so there you go!

01. Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either. Just pretty much leave me the hell alone.

02. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and leaky tire.

03. Its always darkest before dawn. So if you’re going to steal your neighbor’s newspaper, that’s the time to do it.

04. Don’t be irreplaceable. If you can’t be replaced, you can’t be promoted.

05. Always remember that you’re unique. Just like everyone else.

06. Never test the depth of the water with both feet.

07. If you think nobody cares if you’re alive, try missing a couple of car payments.

08. Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you’re a mile away and you have their shoes.

09. If at first you don’t succeed, skydiving is probably not for you.

10. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.

11. If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably a wise investment.

12. If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.

13. Some days you’re the bug; some days you’re the windshield.

14. Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.

15. The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket.

16. A closed mouth gathers no foot.

17. Duct tape is like ‘The Force’. It has a light side and a dark side, and it holds the universe together.

18. There are two theories to arguing with women. Neither one works.

19. Generally speaking, you aren’t learning much when your lips are moving.

20. Experience is something you don’t get until just after you need it.

21. Never miss a good chance to shut up.

22. Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.

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