Popularity shouldn’t be a part of attractiveness. Just as it’s wrong to assume that popular things are good, it’s also wrong to assume that popular things are bad. We shouldn’t assume anything; we should judge each idea by its own merits. Then we should do whatever’s best for us, regardless of popularity. .-= Sonicsuns´s last blog ..Adblock =-.

Broad ideas accommodate more people, but they provide fewer specifics (i.e. educational support) Narrow ideas provide more specifics, but they accommodate fewer people (because everyone is unique, and they have to follow their own path)

So what we really need is both. Broad ideas like “lifestyle design”, broken up into narrower ideas like “teaching English in Thailand”.

In a sense, “Lifestyle Design” is like “cooking’, while “teaching English in Thailand” is a specific recipe. .-= Sonicsuns´s last blog ..Adblock =-.

I still think JD is essentially right. Lifestyle design is attractive because it is was not mainstream when it was articulated so well by Tim Ferris. It is becoming more mainstream very quickly and now we can rebel against it because it seems so cliche’. In this speed-of-light world we live in we will all regard lifestyle design as a blip on the radar on very soon. That doesn’t make what it stands for bad, but its not some kind of new religion like some people are trying to make it. .-= Jarred´s last blog ..How Do You Judge Somebody? =-.

1. Harry has been a copywriter for a big business in America and now wants to become a freelance travel writer who is constantly globe trotting with just enough possesions to survive and hopes to visit every country in the world.

2. Sally has been a teacher in the UK and wants to settle in a rural area of Thailand where she not only teaches English as a foreign language but spends her spare time and money to develop the schooling system within her area.

Now under ‘Option 3′ both of these people are lifestyle designers however they are seeking essentially very different things. This not an issue since you should be following your own desires, not somebody elses template by definition. However often these people will then go on to form communities together and look to the same places for sources of information and inspiration.

At this stage you will find that these people have such a passion for their way of living that they can only relate to the driving emotion rather than the physical goals of the other person. The result is a community that is based around emotional and social support rather than practical advice.

When people begin their path from one of these communities they will eventually reach a point where they need to break out and actually take action to find make their dream a reality of their own back OR find an alternate community that can offer them the educational support that is required to make that change.

It’s this last distinction where I think people may become lost, you simply can’t rely on the “Lifestyle Design” communtiy as a whole to give you practical advice for your particular lifestyle choices. It’s possible that a sub-section or a few of the community members will be able to give you that guidance or you will will find a mentor who has taken your path prior, that directly or indirectly relays their advice on to you.

In summary to embrace the world of Lifestyle Design and true choice you must be prepared to take full responsibility for making the journey. When you set a goal for yourself you will need to find the right paths to get there yourself. Although many will be able to relate to the concept of Lifestyle Design as a whole, your desires are very much your own and every person involved in the community is still an individual with their own goals, aspirations and world view. .-= Daniel McClure´s last blog ..Anyone else going to Stompernet Live Nine? =-.

Good for you and good for your blog.

Rasheed .-= Rasheed Hooda´s last blog ..My First Honest Blog Post =-.

As such, I suggest a slightly modified conclusion:

Lifestyle Design involves actively living the best life possible – for you.