Zenhabits

I find those sites stress-inducing. There are so many tips and guides on how to do things better that I feel overwhelmed. I was avidly reading zenhabits some years ago but at some point I realised that I rather live my life with few simple ideas in mind than following a weird ideal.

I like that Leo has a "best of" page, it works well for him (and with the site's aesthetic).<p>I'm not always a fan of his suggestions, though. Browsing some of his archives, I see advice against eating grains [0]:<p><pre><code> They’re also packed full of carbs, which should also be minimized in a cutting, leaning-out phase. (Note: There is no requirement in human nutrition for carbs.) </code></pre> That last bit is blatantly false, and I can't help but think he's overstepping his bounds a little bit.<p>That said, in general his advice is strikingly enlightening.<p>[0] <a href="http://zenhabits.net/lean-tips/" rel="nofollow">http://zenhabits.net/lean-tips/</a>

Leo is at the forefront of a movement of bloggers and writers releasing their content into the public domain. I think it's a really interesting strategy, and it seems to have worked well for him: <a href="http://zenhabits.net/open-source-blogging-feel-free-to-steal-my-content/" rel="nofollow">http://zenhabits.net/open-source-blogging-feel-free-to-steal...</a>

Interesting blog. I've read a few of the top posts, and noticed that we have a similar approach to life. Never realized it was considered "Zen". Heh. But then again I tend to read books with philosophical/Zen themes.

Frankly everyone's life and conditions are sufficiently for one rule to work for all. Personally, I believe in A/B testing life.<p>Do whatever gives you your best returns. Just never stop testing.