Clint Eastwood got lots of attention last week for talking to his chair.

I’m not a big fan of talking to it. I’ve got a better use for my chair.

Of course, sitting hasn’t received much love from scientists lately. They say we’re better off standing up and moving around. And they’re probably right.

But realistically, we sit a fair amount, and that’s not likely to change. It’s where we get most of our work done.

That leads me to discuss my chair.

You Need to Invest in a Good Chair

I have a good one. It’s got all that good ergonomic stuff they talk about. When I bought it, it was state-of-the-art. I’m sure there are even better chairs on the market today.

You need a good chair. In fact, you need a great chair. No matter how you cut it, you’re going to be sitting in it a fair amount. I’ll bet you’re sitting in it right now.

Don’t skimp on the chair. Lots of other things are vying for your money, but the chair is an investment that you’ll reap benefits from for years to come. In fact, it’s probably the single best office investment you’ll make. You certainly won’t sell your used computer for much of anything a few years from now.

However, your chair will hold its value.

I bought dozens of Herman Miller Aeron chairs more than a decade ago. During our recent transition (involving outsourcing and distributing our workforce), we’ve sold a bunch of them on Craigslist.

You’d be shocked at how well those chairs held their value. We’ve had to practically give away bookshelves (Who has books anymore?) and telephones (another dinosaur), but the chairs have gone at a premium. In fact, we’re shutting down our recording studio and have three more ready to go (if you need a good chair).

How to Find Your Next Chair

Carefully decide where you’re going to put your body for the next 10 or 20 years.

• Invest some money in a good chair. Don’t skimp and buy that $200 piece of crap at the office supply store.
• Read some chair reviews.
• Find a dealer who will bring some chairs by and allow you to use them for a week or two.

Get a good chair. Feel free to talk to it if you like. But, more importantly, sit in it and get some work done.