Comments on: Finding the Fire: Nine Things I Do to Make Each Day Great http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2010/05/16/finding-the-fire-nine-things-i-do-to-make-each-day-great/ Simple, applicable personal finance advice for the modern world Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:34:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Stephen @ Personal Success Factors http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2010/05/16/finding-the-fire-nine-things-i-do-to-make-each-day-great/comment-page-1/#comment-912078 Stephen @ Personal Success Factors Sat, 22 May 2010 17:35:47 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=5401#comment-912078 Love the idea of a quick but intense workout. I'm a runner, so I love my leisurely 2-10 mile runs, but I've been looking for a way to get some of the toning and cross training in. I also like the idea of reading something challenging to get the brain going. And while we're on the topic of showers: try running the water hot, then cold, then hot, then cold: you will be very alert by the time you're done! Love the idea of a quick but intense workout. I’m a runner, so I love my leisurely 2-10 mile runs, but I’ve been looking for a way to get some of the toning and cross training in. I also like the idea of reading something challenging to get the brain going. And while we’re on the topic of showers: try running the water hot, then cold, then hot, then cold: you will be very alert by the time you’re done!

]]> By: Annie http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2010/05/16/finding-the-fire-nine-things-i-do-to-make-each-day-great/comment-page-1/#comment-911971 Annie Fri, 21 May 2010 12:01:05 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=5401#comment-911971 I think the author of this article is great! I love your comments and you sound like you live a very enriching life. Thank you and keep up with the good thoughts for life. I honestly can't do anything in the morning but race to get that morning cup of coffee and after an hour of news and waking up slowly, i bath and get dressed for work with the dog walk to do before i leave. My dog however is widely alert and ready to start his day off with playing. I like your routine better, it sounds more energetic. I think the author of this article is great! I love your comments and you sound like you live a very enriching life. Thank you and keep up with the good thoughts for life. I honestly can’t do anything in the morning but race to get that morning cup of coffee and after an hour of news and waking up slowly, i bath and get dressed for work with the dog walk to do before i leave. My dog however is widely alert and ready to start his day off with playing. I like your routine better, it sounds more energetic.

]]> By: Mikele http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2010/05/16/finding-the-fire-nine-things-i-do-to-make-each-day-great/comment-page-1/#comment-911674 Mikele Wed, 19 May 2010 13:54:29 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=5401#comment-911674 This is fantastic! I really needed this today...I often drag my feet if I really have nothing solid planned for the day but just a long list of things I should get done. Thanks so much Trent! This is fantastic! I really needed this today…I often drag my feet if I really have nothing solid planned for the day but just a long list of things I should get done.

Thanks so much Trent!

]]> By: DDFD http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2010/05/16/finding-the-fire-nine-things-i-do-to-make-each-day-great/comment-page-1/#comment-911511 DDFD Tue, 18 May 2010 16:47:01 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=5401#comment-911511 Personal organization and motivation is always a challenge. People need to find what works for them. I get up and going early, use to-do lists, and take reward breaks between successful completion of tasks . . . Personal organization and motivation is always a challenge. People need to find what works for them. I get up and going early, use to-do lists, and take reward breaks between successful completion of tasks . . .

]]> By: R. http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2010/05/16/finding-the-fire-nine-things-i-do-to-make-each-day-great/comment-page-1/#comment-911506 R. Tue, 18 May 2010 16:28:19 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=5401#comment-911506 What kind of logic puzzles do you do, Trent? I'm a big fan of sudoku and kakuro (cross sum) puzzles. What kind of logic puzzles do you do, Trent? I’m a big fan of sudoku and kakuro (cross sum) puzzles.

]]> By: Stella http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2010/05/16/finding-the-fire-nine-things-i-do-to-make-each-day-great/comment-page-1/#comment-911433 Stella Mon, 17 May 2010 20:18:46 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=5401#comment-911433 Ah--I wish I could just jump right out of bed! I love lounging in bed in the morning... I do warm-up and stretches in the morning--which is a great way to get going. And I'm totally with you on the vigorous scrubbing (although my showers aren't all that long...). Ah–I wish I could just jump right out of bed! I love lounging in bed in the morning…

I do warm-up and stretches in the morning–which is a great way to get going. And I’m totally with you on the vigorous scrubbing (although my showers aren’t all that long…).

]]> By: BonzoGal http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2010/05/16/finding-the-fire-nine-things-i-do-to-make-each-day-great/comment-page-1/#comment-911425 BonzoGal Mon, 17 May 2010 19:22:56 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=5401#comment-911425 @Stephan, #8: What I do is sort of a combo of Trent's idea (jump out of bed and do something) and my way (savor every precious moment in bed as long as possible). As soon as I'm awake, I do some stretches and "muscle tension exercises," and I think of 10 things for which I'm grateful. I try to make my list different every day, and even tailor it to that day's activities. It can be as basic as "I have clean water in abundance to drink, I have a warm bed to sleep in, I have all the food I need, my parents are both alive and well," etc. Other times it's more specific and complex: "I live in a time in which technology is sufficiently advanced so I can read parts of ten different major newspapers every day!" Then I'm cheerful and ready to get up! @Stephan, #8: What I do is sort of a combo of Trent’s idea (jump out of bed and do something) and my way (savor every precious moment in bed as long as possible). As soon as I’m awake, I do some stretches and “muscle tension exercises,” and I think of 10 things for which I’m grateful. I try to make my list different every day, and even tailor it to that day’s activities.

It can be as basic as “I have clean water in abundance to drink, I have a warm bed to sleep in, I have all the food I need, my parents are both alive and well,” etc. Other times it’s more specific and complex: “I live in a time in which technology is sufficiently advanced so I can read parts of ten different major newspapers every day!”

Then I’m cheerful and ready to get up!

]]> By: cj http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2010/05/16/finding-the-fire-nine-things-i-do-to-make-each-day-great/comment-page-1/#comment-911423 cj Mon, 17 May 2010 19:19:08 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=5401#comment-911423 As I age, the old muscles creak and a meditation/yoga is better than a tough workout...the clarity and focus it brings carries the day. And speaking of focus - Unitasking is my new mantra...I find that multi-tasking is not only less productive when I do it, it becomes a bad habit or way or "opting out" of harder tasks. As I age, the old muscles creak and a meditation/yoga is better than a tough workout…the clarity and focus it brings carries the day.
And speaking of focus – Unitasking is my new mantra…I find that multi-tasking is not only less productive when I do it, it becomes a bad habit or way or “opting out” of harder tasks.

]]> By: Tyler @ Dividendmoney http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2010/05/16/finding-the-fire-nine-things-i-do-to-make-each-day-great/comment-page-1/#comment-911410 Tyler @ Dividendmoney Mon, 17 May 2010 17:42:50 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=5401#comment-911410 I'm a unitasker too. I just can't seem to win when I try to multi-task. Some people can do it very effectively. I, however, produce much better quality and quantity when I work on one task at a time. I’m a unitasker too. I just can’t seem to win when I try to multi-task. Some people can do it very effectively. I, however, produce much better quality and quantity when I work on one task at a time.

]]> By: Patty http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2010/05/16/finding-the-fire-nine-things-i-do-to-make-each-day-great/comment-page-1/#comment-911399 Patty Mon, 17 May 2010 16:46:47 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=5401#comment-911399 I read you every day, and have for many months now, and this is the first time I've commented. This post comes at a great time for me. As most everything you write in The Simple Dollar, these are forthright and simple steps. But brilliant in their simplicity -- and just what I needed right now. I'm printing this list out and am going to make a concerted effort to do all the steps that apply to me and my life. Thank you. I read you every day, and have for many months now, and this is the first time I’ve commented. This post comes at a great time for me. As most everything you write in The Simple Dollar, these are forthright and simple steps. But brilliant in their simplicity — and just what I needed right now. I’m printing this list out and am going to make a concerted effort to do all the steps that apply to me and my life. Thank you.

]]> By: Stephan http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2010/05/16/finding-the-fire-nine-things-i-do-to-make-each-day-great/comment-page-1/#comment-911398 Stephan Mon, 17 May 2010 16:35:53 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=5401#comment-911398 great tips, im a huge fan of the long shower as well haha. the only one i cant really ever do is get out of bed as soon as i wake up. any tips for helping me with that? i love nothing more than lounging in bed for an hour on a sunday morning while listening to the radio. <a href="http://www.pfsdebtrelief.com" rel="nofollow">Preferred Financial Services</a> great tips, im a huge fan of the long shower as well haha. the only one i cant really ever do is get out of bed as soon as i wake up. any tips for helping me with that? i love nothing more than lounging in bed for an hour on a sunday morning while listening to the radio.

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]]> By: Daniel Fryar http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2010/05/16/finding-the-fire-nine-things-i-do-to-make-each-day-great/comment-page-1/#comment-911394 Daniel Fryar Mon, 17 May 2010 16:09:50 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=5401#comment-911394 I think you should combine the pushups and squats into burpees. I do "morning pages" ala The Artist's Way, but to keep from dozing off, I do a set of burpees after each page. I think you should combine the pushups and squats into burpees. I do “morning pages” ala The Artist’s Way, but to keep from dozing off, I do a set of burpees after each page.

]]> By: jamie http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2010/05/16/finding-the-fire-nine-things-i-do-to-make-each-day-great/comment-page-1/#comment-911376 jamie Mon, 17 May 2010 13:49:23 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=5401#comment-911376 I've been in a mini funk lately and this post was the perfect call to action. Thanks! I’ve been in a mini funk lately and this post was the perfect call to action. Thanks!

]]> By: Diana @ frontyardfoodie http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2010/05/16/finding-the-fire-nine-things-i-do-to-make-each-day-great/comment-page-1/#comment-911375 Diana @ frontyardfoodie Mon, 17 May 2010 13:47:00 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=5401#comment-911375 I have to intentionally start my day off well too in order to have a productive and great day. I think it's a really good practice to start a morning routine and abide by it. I have to intentionally start my day off well too in order to have a productive and great day. I think it’s a really good practice to start a morning routine and abide by it.

]]> By: J http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2010/05/16/finding-the-fire-nine-things-i-do-to-make-each-day-great/comment-page-1/#comment-911368 J Mon, 17 May 2010 12:24:29 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=5401#comment-911368 I totally agree on the unitasking. That has been the largest thing to allow me to get things done. I can multitask things like housework to some extent, but anything requiring more mental effort than that is really better done with full concentration on the task at hand. I totally agree on the unitasking. That has been the largest thing to allow me to get things done. I can multitask things like housework to some extent, but anything requiring more mental effort than that is really better done with full concentration on the task at hand.

]]> By: Ecommerce Web Services http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2010/05/16/finding-the-fire-nine-things-i-do-to-make-each-day-great/comment-page-1/#comment-911366 Ecommerce Web Services Mon, 17 May 2010 12:14:03 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=5401#comment-911366 Wow.. Very helpful post specially for people like me who works most of hours at home. All 9 things looks small but very important in day to day life. I m also doing some of them but still needs to work on. Thank You. Wow.. Very helpful post specially for people like me who works most of hours at home. All 9 things looks small but very important in day to day life. I m also doing some of them but still needs to work on.

Thank You.

]]> By: Alex Dropshipping http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2010/05/16/finding-the-fire-nine-things-i-do-to-make-each-day-great/comment-page-1/#comment-911361 Alex Dropshipping Mon, 17 May 2010 09:10:33 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=5401#comment-911361 They say that eating a great meal for your breakfast will give you a whole lot of energy for the rest of the day. It is the same thing with things that would make your day perfect. If you want each day to be great, you should always start your day with a great smile and a positive attitude. The tips shown in this article is really great. The tips mentioned are the reasons why you will have a great smile and a positive attitude to make your each day great. Thanks for sharing! Alex They say that eating a great meal for your breakfast will give you a whole lot of energy for the rest of the day. It is the same thing with things that would make your day perfect. If you want each day to be great, you should always start your day with a great smile and a positive attitude. The tips shown in this article is really great. The tips mentioned are the reasons why you will have a great smile and a positive attitude to make your each day great.

Thanks for sharing!

Alex

]]> By: Alicia (Atypical Type A) http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2010/05/16/finding-the-fire-nine-things-i-do-to-make-each-day-great/comment-page-1/#comment-911351 Alicia (Atypical Type A) Mon, 17 May 2010 01:10:52 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=5401#comment-911351 Like you, I have a lot of things on my plate at the moment and the one thing that seems to fall off the to do list each day is taking care of myself. This is a timely reminder for me to make time for the important things. Like you, I have a lot of things on my plate at the moment and the one thing that seems to fall off the to do list each day is taking care of myself. This is a timely reminder for me to make time for the important things.

]]> By: Quotes About Life http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2010/05/16/finding-the-fire-nine-things-i-do-to-make-each-day-great/comment-page-1/#comment-911349 Quotes About Life Sun, 16 May 2010 23:24:40 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=5401#comment-911349 I have never even heard of the term Unitasking until I read this. I recently started to not take on so much at once while at my day job, I have learned that focusing on one thing at a time but efficiently managing my other tasks are what help my workday go smoother. I never even thought that there was a word for this! Duh on me :) Thank You. I have never even heard of the term Unitasking until I read this. I recently started to not take on so much at once while at my day job, I have learned that focusing on one thing at a time but efficiently managing my other tasks are what help my workday go smoother. I never even thought that there was a word for this! Duh on me :) Thank You.

]]> By: Matt http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2010/05/16/finding-the-fire-nine-things-i-do-to-make-each-day-great/comment-page-1/#comment-911346 Matt Sun, 16 May 2010 22:16:40 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=5401#comment-911346 Trent do you do squats with weights or just by themselves? Trent do you do squats with weights or just by themselves?

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