Consider some of the choices that impact our lives on a daily basis:

• Do I stay up late hanging out with friends, or go to sleep and be productive tomorrow?
• Do I eat out because it’s easy, or cook at home and save money?
• Should I work late and get ahead, or enjoy the beautiful spring weather?

Each of these choices boils down to a simple question. Do I want to enjoy the present moment or plan for the future?

These are all difficult decisions because both answers have their merits. The present moment is fleeting and immediate, while the future is constantly hanging overhead. Part of us is constantly begging for indulgence while another part is worried that we’re falling behind and won’t be able to recover. Satisfying both sides requires balance. Click here to continue »

Note: This post is part of the Fitness Experiment series. If you’re new here you should read this post for the background.

It’s been one week since I started the slow carb diet and Tim Ferriss’ workout routine. I’ve never put myself on a restricted diet so I wasn’t sure what to expect.

The Slow Carb Diet

After exchanging emails with Tim I’ve modified my goals a bit. Initially I wanted to gain weight and cut fat. These are opposing goals so I had to choose one or the other. I’ve decided to go with fat burning, at least for the first few weeks. Click here to continue »

1. Live Below Your Means

There will always be temptation to forsake the future for immediate gratification. We all want to buy that new piece of technology, treat ourselves to an expensive night on the town, or take out a loan for the flashy car we can’t afford. It might feel great at the time but rash spending hurts a lot later on.

Enjoy life’s simple pleasures and save as much as you can. Expensive things don’t create lasting happiness and security. Careful spending will bring you greater leisure and enjoyment in the long run. Click here to continue »

Last night I decided today was going to be extremely productive. I wrote a thorough To Do List on my ubiquitous capture notepad. Upon arriving at work this morning I realized that I had forgotten my notepad at home. Although I remembered everything on my list, I decided to create a web-based To Do List in case this ever happened again and I wasn’t able to remember.

I found TaDaList.com through a Google search and signed up for a free account. I started making my list and found that I barely understood the functionality of this powerful productivity app. I remembered that LifeHacker had posted an overview and went to check it out. Click here to continue »