The power of less
by Leo Babauta · first published 2009
67% recommend33% neutral
"The Power of Less" is a blueprint for reducing the clutter, noise, and unnecessary work that fills a modern day. Babauta's lessons enable readers to do less, be more effective, get more done, and simplify their lives.
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I just finished reading "The Power of Less: The Fine Art of Limiting Yourself to the Essential...in Business and in Life" [http://www.amazon.com/Power-Less-Limiting-Yourself-Essential...] and this advice is spot on. In that book, Leo recommends…
on “Producer vs. Consumer” ↗I'd recommend The Power of Less by Leo Babaute. It's written by the Zen Habits guy, and it offers a productivity system designed for people like you (and me).
on “Ask Entrepreneurs: Productivity tips for a chronic procrastinator?” ↗…Smart People by Steve Pavlina - really had to struggle to get past the beginning, was fantastic once I did Find Your Great Work by Michael Bungary Stanier - I liked this one a lot, motivational The Power of Less by Leo Babauta - no surprises here, I enjoyed the book, it reads like you would expect it to. Some new insights that aren't on the blog Superfreakonomics by Stephen Levitt and Dubner Blink, The Tipping…
on “Ask HN: Great books you read in 2009?” ↗I found the advice from Leo Babauta of zenhabits.net helped me quite a lot - particularly his book "The Power of Less". Basically, he advocates reducing other commitments and focussing all of your energy on a small number of projects (e.g. 3) and only starting something new when they are ALL finished. Easier said that…
on “Ask HN: How do I make myself finish my project once and for all?” ↗The Power of Less by Leo Babauta It is essentially a guide on how to reduce complexity in your life so you can have more success with the essential things. I like it so far but I'm only half way through it.
on “Ask HN: What are you reading right now?” ↗The way I think of time management now inspired by a book I've never read [0]. I read the review for the Power of Less on the Personal MBA website, "Leo Babauta masterfully teaches the fine art of focusing on the essential and eliminating the superfluous." I thought to myself what I really cared about and what I didn't.…
on “Ways to manage your time better” ↗