Comments on: Lifehacks vs. Lifestyle Design (And the Winner Is…)

By: Lifestyle Design

Lifestyle Design — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:07:36 +0000

I always thought that life hacks were a subset of lifestyle design. I thought life hacks were tools to help you with lifestyle design. Both are important in that sense. Thanks for the article.

By: Ellen

Ellen — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:45:32 +0000

Just discovered your blog and am busy reading your past posts. I especially liked Tackle Any Issue With a List of 100. I enjoyed Gelb’s book and just ordered Journal to the Self you recommended. Thanks.

By: Beth H

Beth H — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:05:31 +0000

Hi Catus,

Can you be specific? While I appreciate your comment, there is no there there, as the phrase goes. It seems to be all new-age slognareering.

By: Catus Lee

Catus Lee — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:00:17 +0000

Hi Beth,

I can see your point. I do think this is simplified. But we have to note one simple truth:

Something is SIMPLE does not mean that it is EASY.

Like the great teachings of many great minds, simplicity is always there.

I recall a quote from Frank Farelly, “When it comes to action, you have to over-simplify.”

Clarify is not the result of seeing all the complexity, but the ability to see through the complexity and find the real leverages.

Let’s enjoy life!

By: Beth H

Beth H — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:55:16 +0000

Know who you are.
Make use of your time.
Get organised.
Embrace your roles.

I’m sorry but this is completely RIDICULOUS.

It is like saying: figure out all the issues in your life and magically understand how to budget your time (when the problem is not knowing how do do so – duh) and know your roles and then – poof – everything will be just dandy!

So frustratingly oversimplified. How can anyone actually relate to or use the information in this post???

By: Luciano Passuello

Luciano Passuello — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:04:17 +0000

I agree, Logan.

That’s why I like the way Adrian build his argument, taking us from this common misconception and clearing everything up during the article — until the last paragraph, in which he makes that point very explicitly.

By: Logan

Logan — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:26:49 +0000

This is a false dichotomy. You might as well say,”I don’t think I should be strong, because I want to be fast.” The two are clearly not mutually exclusive, and it is intellectually dishonest to say that they are.
The people I’ve met who are most interested in “life hacks” are those who are already consciously planning their lives. Is it a further expression of curiosity about their world and how to live in it, and a distinctly cosmopolitan view that recognizes how many ways there are to achieve the same end. This is the state of a mind that has engaged in a lot of high-level thinking, not one that sets up needless hurdles or mental Chinese walls.

I think it’s a good thing to discuss high-level planning and lifehacking; they are both worthy subjects. Let’s not pretend they are at war.

By: dr mp gupta

dr mp gupta — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:59:47 +0000

To know ONE SELF and control oneself is the first aim of education according to sriaurobindo . But knowing through a scientific test that too comprehensively is an encouraging effort.

By: alex - unleash reality

alex - unleash reality — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:08:04 +0000

Hey Luciano.

really liked the way you made the distinction and suggestion for synergy between the two.

the bit on time is super solid but not sure about the phrasing on “embracing your role”. seems a lil “take what you get” as opposed to create and design your roles… THEN embrace them

inspiring stuff all the same.

stumbled!!

regards
alex – unleash reality

By: Luciano Passuello

Luciano Passuello — Fri, 29 May 2009 11:19:14 +0000

Glad to know I’m not the only one…

Regarding Jim Rohn, I am not familiar with him at all — will research about him out. Thanks, Andrea!