There is a big subconscious reward to running, hiking, or any type of exercise that gets you moving and similarly a lack of subconscious reward for completing work at a computer. Sitting at a …
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A Break in Daily Blogging
Starting tomorrow I'm going on a hike for 4 days. There's no cell reception or wifi, so I won't be posting blog posts. I debated scheduling posts in advance, but instead, I will write something by …
Just Move
Instead of lobbying the government to build subsidized housing, move to a city where housing is afforbadle. Instead of lobbying the government to stop land development, move to a town where there …
People Make Nature Great
Yesterday I wrote about how businesses make Tokyo's subways stations better. It is just one example of how commerce makes things better. The same is true of airports, of city centers, and even of …
The Life Giving Power of Commerce
Just over a year ago, Amanda and I were finishing the last two months of our trip to Asia in Taiwan and Japan. There are lots of differences between the two countries, but one small but striking …
Respecting People’s Property
I just started watching Wild Wild Country on Netflix, the documentary about The Rajneesh communities attempts to settle a city in Oregon in the 80's. I've only watched the first two episodes, and …