I've been meaning to post this one for a while, and the what's the one thing that has improved your productivity thread reminded me to do it.
It's easy. Just post something (or some things) that have improved your life in some way. It doesn't matter what it is. From accepting Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior to miniature-sized, fast acting roofies, nothing is off limits. Post them all.
Here are a few of mine...
Hot Tub
OMG sweet, toasty, massaging bliss! I LOVE getting in my hot tub in the evenings. It's also one of very few reasons I look forward to wintertime. Nothing beats lounging in a steamy hot tub while snow pours down around you.
It's also a handy thing to have around for parties (or after-parties).
Ditching My TV
I haven't had any TV channels for about 4 years or so and I gotta say that I don't miss it one bit.
Maybe it hurts a little when UFC time comes around, but other than that it has freed up a ton of my time that is better used for...well...pretty much anything else.
Automated Garbage Can
It's the little things in life that make a difference and the garbage can in my kitchen is one of the best examples of that for me. I only got it because my previous $7 piece of shit cracked on the stairs and I didn't feel like getting another cheap one.
It was the only one at Costco and I didn't feel like going anywhere else. So I paid like 50 bucks for it and thought "I'm going to regret buying this gimmicky piece of shit later". WRONG! This shining example of all-that-is-wrong-and-right-with-America is easily worth 10 times what I paid for it.
The lid automatically opens and closes when you move your hand over it. No germies and easy access when your hands are full. Nifty! Plus it makes me smile to myself every time.
Premium Cigars
I don't remember why I got into cigars, but they've been a bit of a hobby of mine for almost 10 years. The finding, collecting, and trading is fun, but the real reason I love them is simple. They are goddamn delicious.
It's a great little relaxing luxury that forces you to tune out from everything and just enjoy yourself. Hanging out in the hammock with a rum/coke (goes great with a maduro type cigar) and a good book is my idea of heaven. Oh man, just typing this is making me want to head over to the humidor and grab a delicious and chocolaty ecstasy-stick right now.
I have literally turned down sex because I was in the middle of smoking a cigar.
iPhone (any smartphone would probably do)
Music, books, Internet, Calendar, To-do lists, GPS, wine reviews, Yelp, etc etc. I can check stats and get work done ANYWHERE. How did I ever live without you, my sweet angel!
On a somewhat related note, I'm looking forward to taking my iPad on my next vacation as well.
Backpack from 37 Signals
The sanctimonious fucks at 37 signals irritate the hell out of me sometimes but I'd be lost without backpack. It has all of my To-do lists, goals, and a page for every one of my projects and sites. Oh and did I mention that I can get to it from ANYWHERE - thank you, iPhone (aka sweet angel).
It's easy. Just post something (or some things) that have improved your life in some way. It doesn't matter what it is. From accepting Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior to miniature-sized, fast acting roofies, nothing is off limits. Post them all.
Here are a few of mine...
Hot Tub
OMG sweet, toasty, massaging bliss! I LOVE getting in my hot tub in the evenings. It's also one of very few reasons I look forward to wintertime. Nothing beats lounging in a steamy hot tub while snow pours down around you.
It's also a handy thing to have around for parties (or after-parties).
Ditching My TV
I haven't had any TV channels for about 4 years or so and I gotta say that I don't miss it one bit.
Maybe it hurts a little when UFC time comes around, but other than that it has freed up a ton of my time that is better used for...well...pretty much anything else.
Automated Garbage Can
It's the little things in life that make a difference and the garbage can in my kitchen is one of the best examples of that for me. I only got it because my previous $7 piece of shit cracked on the stairs and I didn't feel like getting another cheap one.
It was the only one at Costco and I didn't feel like going anywhere else. So I paid like 50 bucks for it and thought "I'm going to regret buying this gimmicky piece of shit later". WRONG! This shining example of all-that-is-wrong-and-right-with-America is easily worth 10 times what I paid for it.
The lid automatically opens and closes when you move your hand over it. No germies and easy access when your hands are full. Nifty! Plus it makes me smile to myself every time.
Premium Cigars
I don't remember why I got into cigars, but they've been a bit of a hobby of mine for almost 10 years. The finding, collecting, and trading is fun, but the real reason I love them is simple. They are goddamn delicious.
It's a great little relaxing luxury that forces you to tune out from everything and just enjoy yourself. Hanging out in the hammock with a rum/coke (goes great with a maduro type cigar) and a good book is my idea of heaven. Oh man, just typing this is making me want to head over to the humidor and grab a delicious and chocolaty ecstasy-stick right now.
I have literally turned down sex because I was in the middle of smoking a cigar.
iPhone (any smartphone would probably do)
Music, books, Internet, Calendar, To-do lists, GPS, wine reviews, Yelp, etc etc. I can check stats and get work done ANYWHERE. How did I ever live without you, my sweet angel!
On a somewhat related note, I'm looking forward to taking my iPad on my next vacation as well.
Backpack from 37 Signals
The sanctimonious fucks at 37 signals irritate the hell out of me sometimes but I'd be lost without backpack. It has all of my To-do lists, goals, and a page for every one of my projects and sites. Oh and did I mention that I can get to it from ANYWHERE - thank you, iPhone (aka sweet angel).
