Tag Archives: lifestyle design

Lessons From The Train

Posted on Monday, 16 May 2011 by mikeschu

Valuable lessons can be learned by simply changing how you do things. A couple of weekends ago I was in Los Angeles with a friend to watch a movie and see a few trains on display. Instead of driving to … Continue reading →

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Distributed Living – A Key Concept of Minimalism

Posted on Monday, 15 November 2010 by mikeschu

A key action of minimalism in the physical world is to stop buying stuff. The logic is pretty clear: by buying less stuff, you don’t need as much money to live on or as much space dedicated to storing your … Continue reading →

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The Hallmark of Life Design: The Sweet Spot

Posted on Monday, 16 August 2010 by mikeschu

Goldilocks had it right. I’m not talking about breaking and entering someone’s house and then eating their food. That would be a clear violation of the law, and I do not condone that under any circumstances. Instead, Goldilocks had it … Continue reading →

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Upkeep, The Essential Concept in Life Design

Posted on Monday, 26 July 2010 by mikeschu

It’s easy to acquire stuff in the developed and developing world. However, there is another part of that stuff that you may not be giving a conscious thought to. Once you own something, or pay for a renewable service, there … Continue reading →

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Five Guiding Principles to Lifestyle Design

Posted on Monday, 12 July 2010 by mikeschu

How do you design the lifestyle you love? Answering the question of lifestyle design takes a multi-faceted approach. I can discuss a specific plan of action. I can discuss the areas of my life where I have made improvements and … Continue reading →

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