July 2009

Sometimes good enough is good enough

In all areas of our lives, we strive for perfection. Every project at work has to be perfect. We look for perfection in our finances. In our marriage. When raising our kids. Even mowing the lawn – we demand perfection. And to a point, that’s a good thing. Doing a great job is something to [...]

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Go iMac for Simplicity

When designing a clean, simple home office, there’s really only one reasonable choice for the computer. That choice is, of course, the Apple iMac. Think of it as a laptop that stands up, and you’ll get the idea. The display houses all the computer internals, so there is no tower / case. Plug the mouse [...]

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Simple Llama Schedule

Though The Simple Llama is a brand new project, I’m laying out my schedule now for all to see. Every Monday and Thursday, there will be a new article here at the Simple Llama. That is, unless I have absolutely nothing of value to say – in which case I will remain silent. Barring that [...]

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Start small – but start today

Simplifying your life can seem like an epic challenge, if you try to do it all at once. Let’s face it – our lives are outrageously complicated, full of stuff, full of clutter, and full of lots that we don’t need. Trying to tackle everything all at once is a recipe for failure – you’ll [...]

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Consolidate labels in Gmail

Gmail is my favorite email client / service, by far. Free from the horror that is Outlook, Gmail offers a great way to organize and store your email online. No more worries about losing saved emails due to computer crashes, or remembering which computer your email is on. And the Gmail Labels function is fantastic. [...]

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Clear your desk today

There are few things in an office that can slow you down worse than a cluttered desk. Sifting through piles of papers to find what you’re looking for is simply a waste of time. Even looking at the piles can slow you down – because you’re thinking about the mess, even if you don’t realize [...]

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