What’s Gotta Stay

Lifehacker is a blog I have recently added to my semi-daily reading list, primarily due to the interesting line up of topics. Even more recently the Wall St Journal (and several other blogs following suit) have reviewed Lifehacker and carried similar positive sentiments.

I think what first intrigued me about Lifehacker was my expectation that it was a pure “techie” blog that appeared to have frequent if not daily reviews of helpful free software. Though this is the case, I quickly learned that the overall theme was things you could change/add in life to “hack” it for better productivity. The entire concept is to present you with possible ways, ideas and articles that focus on improving your daily life. Not a bad theme if you ask me.

Most blogs seem focused on being flippant, sarcastic and often just negative (including our own alter-ego What’s Gotta Go, even if in jest), Lifehacker seems only to have positive to say. I guess if they don’t find something worthwhile, it just doesn’t make the cut.

You may not find something every day, but finding that little gem even once a week or month can be well worth it. Plus, the reading is fun and the titles make it a quick glance to see if anything is worth pursuing.

I don’t think this site is for everyone, but if you are all like me and always interested in ways to squeeze just a little more time or efficiency out of your day, then give Lifehacker a try.