I created this list based on things I’ve noticed myself doing, along with things I’ve noticed friends doing (sad, eh). What items have you noticed yourself doing?

1. Post photos of yourself with hot people to attract new hot “friends”.
2. Accept friend requests by random people only if they’re hot.
3. Never accept a friend request by an ugly person. Never.
4. Use your status updates to show how fabulous/fun/witty you are.
5. Ditto for the “About Me” section.
6. Immediately untag all unflattering photos of yourself.
7. Add a faux vintage look to all photos you post.
8. Never send a friend request within 24 hours of meeting someone. Never. It looks too needy.
9. Constantly remind people how “busy” you are. You’ll look more important and come across as less available.
10. Never post more than 1 status update per day. (see above)

Most people around my age are in the accumulation point in their life. They’re buying cars, houses and plasma TVs. Working harder and harder to buy more and more. More stuff they don’t need. One day, they’ll wake up and realize that their life is over-driven by stuff. Many of them will have the credit card bills to prove it.

Creating your own prison

How do you know if when you have too much stuff? Easy. When your stuff prevents you from doing something you want to do. Anytime your stuff is a reason for not doing.

An Alternative

An alternative is to simplify so you spend more time doing things you enjoy and less time managing and worrying about material possessions. Living a simple life is extremely freeing. Simplicity is flexibility. Simplicity is freedom. Too many material possessions eat a lot of energy, time, and money.

Don’t allow your life to be driven by the stuff you own. Choose doing over having.

How accurate are the perceptions people have of your personal characteristics based on how connected you are in a social network?

According to some recent research, “If you have too few “friends” on Facebook, people might think you’re a loser. Too many and people might think you’re a social slut.”

A recipe for anxiety?

What assumptions, if any, do you make of people that have 500+ friends on Facebook/LinkedIn? I have “only” 329 Facebook friends and already find it extremely difficult stay on top of the avalanche of status updates, photos, links and invitations. In fact, I’ve stopped trying. I no longer allow myself to get stressed out when I can’t. I no long feel like I’m missing part of the “conversation”.

Mobile Hell

When is the last time that you examined your surroundings, stared into space, or let your mind wander? We now live in a world where most people are ‘always on’, always connected, wherever they go. Unfortunately, Continue reading →