Video Review – The Power of Less

Thanks for the review Chris.. Very impressed that you are already practicing what Leo preaches.. Didn’t skip a beat when you had an email coming in while talking.. Very Nice!! :)

I’m reading it now, actually. Need to set some time aside to finish it. :)

Hi Chris,

At the end of your video you say “That’s just my opinion. If you wanna make your own video, make your own review.”

You would never hear that line from Roger Ebert or Oprah Winfrey. Just some constructive criticism – two posts earlier you suggested one should be themselves and be confident and not apologize for being yourself. However sometimes in your videos I sense you are almost apologize or compensating. I think your content and your opinions are very interesting and would advise you to look at your videos again because you might find you also apologize (even if only implicitly) about your opinion sometimes.

best
-b.

You know, while achieving my BA in History I took an American History class and have remembered a fact that makes sense. Most American Indians worked about two hours a day taking care of their everyday needs. It also reminds me of the comment about the American Indian that stated “I gather just enough wood to have the fire keep me warm, the White settler gathers lots of wood and keeps warm by gathering lots of wood.” Thanks for the heads up.

Ah, I see the lag you spoke of on twitter. At least the video made it up so just count our blessings haha.

@Blair – orrrrrrrrrrrr, I’m hoping you make a video. : )

your review was total affirmation of what i suspected about this book. in my oh-so-humble opinion, zen habits is a must-read blog, so you really just sealed the deal for me. i hold both leo and you in very high regard so thanks for the vid, this evening is painted with all sorts of awesome.

I couldn’t agree more. Chris when will you apply the power of less with Twitter?
Too many tweets means info overload. Just be quietly relevant. I am about to remove those who say little in ten- minute increments.

@Trish – it’s hard to please everyone, so if you’re saying you’re looking to remove me, have a blast. I follow 33,000 people and try to respond when they ask questions, and to what they’re interested in. It’s used differently by different folks. I can recommend another 30 people who you might prefer to me.

Hi Chris

Thanks for the review. I am just about to get it from Audible to listen to on my iPod when I finish Outliers!

I too bought the book, and found it exactly as it’s supposed to be: simple, practical and applicable. Yes you can get all this on the zenhabits.net blog, but I love having a book to read and refer back to when sitting in the jazz club having tea ;-)

Hi Chris,
Just hearing the words “power of less” makes me feel more relaxed and energized. I’ve got speeches, and agency business, and cell phone and Palm, all ringing away in my ears and in my head.
I like the idea of less. I cleaned my closet this week, and it is easier to find things, and focus with less. I’ll pick up the book, and when I put it on my shelf, I’ll throw one away.
Thank you. Lois Geller

Umm… that actually sounds a *lot* like GTD — focusing on one thing at a time … I guess I’ll have to take a look at the book to see the difference.

Chris

Leo’s book was recommened to me a couple of weeks ago. So I linked to his blog to find out more. And now I see and hear more on the book. I believe I need to pick up a copy for myself.

Thanks for the review

Gary McElwain

Excellent read for anyone looking to get rid of all the non-essentials that overwhelm their life. The author has tested these ideas on his own life, and has found great success. I'm a reader of Leo's blog and i'm just proud of him.

The secrets are simple, but they have an extraordinary impact on one's life. Look at Leo's! Just think if educators taught these principles in grammar and high school?

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