Conclusion #26 – Manual Labor: The Secret To Getting Fit Without Exercise

I’ve been running barefoot (in water socks) for the past month and I’ve come to the conclusion that most exercise in pointless.  Making time to work out is a constant struggle for me as I’m sure it is for a lot people.  There’s got to be a better way to stay fit rather than forcing [...]

Life Experiment #30 – Shower Without A Towel For A Month

If you ever had the privilege of living on a Navy ship, then you’ll understand the joys of trying to dry your towel in a berthing.  The space is basically dark 24 hours a day with little ventilation and no sunlight.  This creates less than ideal conditions for drying towels.  After a while, your towel [...]

Life Experiment #29 – 30 Days of Online Book Swapping

We all have our guilty pleasures. Some people are really into buying CD’s. Others are avid movie collectors. I love to read and I love books. Recently, I’ve really been into downloading e-books on my iPod Kindle app. It’s amazing. You can find something you’re interested in reading, buy it and within minutes it’s on [...]

Life Experiment #28 – Live Without A Car

For most people, their cars are their second biggest expense.  According to a 2004 AAA study, the average American spends $8,410 per year ($700/month) to own a vehicle. And that includes everything from the car payments, insurance, gas, oil, car washes, registration fees, taxes, parking, tolls, and repairs. In the 2004 study, the cost of gasoline was $1.17 a gallon. [...]