Economic progress means the discovery and application of better ways of doing things to satisfy our wants. The piping of water to a household that previously dragged it from a well, the growing of two blades of grass where one grew before, the development of a power loom that enables one man to weave ten times as much as he could before, the use of steam power and electric power instead of horse or human power - all these things clearly represent economic progress.
Laziness works. And the simple way to incorporate its health benefits into your life is simply to take a nap.
Most of the slaves, who were thus unconditionally freed, returned without any solicitation to their former masters, to serve them, at stated wages; as free men. The work, which they now did, was found to better done than before.
I function properly, feel better, do better, look better, and treat others better when there's less clutter.
Twenty minutes in the morning, 20 in the evening. Transcendental Meditation teachers have taught everyone in my company who wanted to learn how to meditate. The results have been awesome. Better sleep. Improved relationships with spouses, children, coworkers. Some people who once suffered migraines don't anymore. Greater productivity and creativity all around.
The problem in D.C. is that everything is on paper, and it's theoretical.
Once Fang took pep pills and they worked - the only time he ever ran to bed.
Small businesses want things streamlined, and one of the great successes we're having is less paperwork, faster turnaround times.
Both creatively and organizationally, being medicated has helped me immensely.
A five minute call replaces the time it takes to read and reply to the original email and read and reply to their reply... or replies. And I no longer spend 20+ minutes crafting the perfect email - no need to.
