Enough Already – Bill Bryson

I'm away on holiday... you wouldn't know because in a world of techno-automation, you can pretend to be at your desk, even when you're underwater. Today is my 30th Birthday, and I am in Spain with a gaggle of friends. Happy Birthday to me. Here is a wonderful article about there being too much stuff … Continue reading Enough Already – Bill Bryson →

Serious amusement

I've read a lot of books on spirituality, self-help, personal development and general self-do-goodery recently. I guess it's because my thirtieth birthday looms and I'm still bemused as to why I'm not yet fully enlightened. Yet the reason why I bring this up is not to give myself an anti-enlightened self-flagellation, but instead to wonder … Continue reading Serious amusement →

Paul Hawken’s – inspiring, simple

I read this speech, given by Paul Hawken at the Portland University commencement address and it moved me so much I want to print it in its entirety here, lazy as that might be... Voila: "When I was invited to give this speech, I was asked if I could give a simple short talk that … Continue reading Paul Hawken’s – inspiring, simple →

It’ll grow while you sleep

In his fantastic interview with Doostang, my business partner Nick mentioned that one day, long beyond his time at Bright Green Talent (we hope), he'd like to be the San Francisco City and Parks Commissioner. As I strolled around Golden Gate Park this sunny weekend, I mused on this. Typical to Nick, it's a thoughtful, … Continue reading It’ll grow while you sleep →