Jeff McClung

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

More stuff means less space in your home. More shopping means having less money. More meetings mean less time to do the work that matters. More sugar means less energy over the long haul. More time on your phone means less time with the people right in front of you. More isn't all it's cracked … Continue reading More is Less

When I first discovered minimalism I was excited about the prospect of simplifying my life. However, I was nervous about what it would mean to embrace minimalism as a lifestyle because of some of the misconceptions I had about minimalism. I had heard stories about minimalists who only owned 100 possessions, lived in their cars, or only … Continue reading 5 Misconceptions About Minimalism

Each year I like to save about a week of my vacation time to take after Christmas to spend some extra time with my family. This year we planned to take several day trips during that time. Our family calendar was packed. A few days before Christmas my son, Hayden, got pretty sick with bronchitis … Continue reading How to Simplify Your Next Vacation