My Favorite Blogs
Stewart Smith recently published a blog post titled “My Favorite Blogs.” He listed a few of the blogs he frequently reads, and I thought it would be a great idea to do the same. So here’s a list of some of my favorite blogs:
Perfect blog to find useful software (most of them are for OS X). A lot of the apps are small utilities that do one thing really well.
I’ve actually signed up for James Clear’s newsletter, which he publishes every Monday and Thursday. He writes primarily about productivity, motivation, life lessons, and personal improvement. Here are a few of my favorite articles from his site: marginal gains, goals systems, not wrong, and slow growth.
zenhabits by Leo Babauta
I’ve been reading and following zenhabits for several years now, and I can definitely say reading Leo’s blog has made me more mindful and compassionate. The minimal design of the site parallels the minimal lifestyle Leo follows. He teaches how to enjoy the simple things in life. There’s much to learn from him and the minimalism philosophy.
minimallyminimal by Andrew Kim
A design blog with beautiful photographs, minimallyminimal focuses on how the design of a product affects its usability. Andrew Kim reviews products I would never want or need, but after reading them and seeing the design, I’d wonder why I never bought it.
Seth’s blog follows the mantra “keep it simple, stupid” very well. His posts are short and sweet, but are a result of great thought and provide very practical advice.
Farnam Street by Shane Parrish
I found this blog when I was looking for books to read. Shane is an avid reader and shares the lessons he learns from books on this blog. If you “want to go to bed smarter than you were when you woke up this morning,” then reading Farnam Street is your answer. Original, eclectic, and thought-provoking are just some of the words used to describe this blog.
Tucker Max, like Shane, is also known for reading lots of books. But, he’s also well known for writing detailed posts that describe his experiences and mistakes. One of my favorite pieces (pardon the obscenities) is “What You Need To Know About Life, But Haven’t Been Taught”.