Sometimes More Is Less

At it’s core Lean is about providing more value for less money, time, effort and energy. In this case, lean prevails…

Knowledge Feels Good - And Makes A Difference!

The first principle of Eliminate The Muda is invest in yourself. Only by gaining knowledge and then using it can we learn to improve our lives, be more efficient, manage our money better and waste less.

Today I had another one of those calls from a fund raiser. The polite young man [...]

Get Control with Plan - Do - Check - Act

Businesses have successfully used a scientific approach towards improvement for over 100 years. They do so because it works! How can you apply this approach towards your personal life?

Eight Random Things About Me...

The amazing diversity in the world of blogs will never cease to surprise me. There are all kinds of interesting stories, opinions, scams and stupidity. Every once in a while you also find yourself involved in something that you would have never expected. For example, I’ve Been Tagged!

Hey, I had no [...]

Using Unused Gift Cards

Do you ever get cards from stores you don’t frequent or products you don’t particularly like? What can you do to get the most value out of these cards?