Author: Jeff McClung

You can't. No matter how long you work, how many books, blogs, podcasts, and seminars on time management you read and listen to, or what to-do app or technique you use you'll never get it all done. But getting "it" all done was never the point. Doing work that matters, work that helps people, moves … Continue reading How to Get Everything Done

One of the things that my four-year-old has really wanted was a xylophone. At first we hesitated to buy her one. She already had a lot of toys and we figured it was something she would just forget about after a while. But she was relentless in her pursuit of a xylophone. For months, whenever we … Continue reading What to Remember When Buying Presents

Even though I write a lot about minimalism and simplicity, I still struggle with making time for some of my priorities. The one I have difficulty making time for the most is exercise. I've struggled with my weight all my life. I'm drinking lots of water and eating better, but I still haven't been exercising. My … Continue reading One Easy Way to Get More Exercise

There's a scene in the movie The Secret Life of Walter Mitty that really caught my attention a few years ago. The movie follows Walter Mitty (played by Ben Stiller), a shy, quiet guy who daydreams a lot. He works at Life Magazine as a negative assets manager. The Life Magazine of the movie is in the process of … Continue reading Be In The Moment

I had the privilege to guest post on No Sidebar a few weeks ago. No Sidebar is all about helping you simplify your life in five areas: Digital, Home, Life, Mind, and Work. It's made up of a team of really talented writers who are all about helping you live the kind of life you … Continue reading Are Your Possessions Holding You Back

A few weeks ago I came across this post entitled, "Dumb and Dumber Recut as an Oscar-Worthy Drama Is a Cinematic Masterpiece." The people who put it together did a great job at taking the right scenes and setting them music in a way that gives the feel of what Dumb and Dumber might be like as a drama … Continue reading Editing Your Life