One of the wonders of the modern world is opportunity. As an entrepreneur, I’m continually excited by what is possible. Aided by lightning fast connectivity, jet engines, computing technology and a plethora of beautifully indexed information available at our fingertips… the world is our oyster, lobster and winkles too. In a single week, an indefatigable … Continue reading Trapped in Escapism
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Let Go – Simply Letting Things Happen and ‘Down Time’
Are Simplicity and Starting a Startup Compatible? The answer... honestly - No, not really. This is a really beautiful opinion piece in the NYT about those people who say they're 'busy' whenever you speak to them. I heard that the founder of Green & Blacks chocolate, I forget his name, hired such brilliant people around … Continue reading Let Go – Simply Letting Things Happen and ‘Down Time’
The New Scheme – 3Desk
I've been working on a new business for a while now - it's just birthing as I write this (www.3desk.com). Here's the first blog post, which explains why and hopefully ties back to simplicity: --- It's rather strange that in the interconnected, multicultural, permeable world in which we live, most companies have permanent employees and … Continue reading The New Scheme – 3Desk
Tech Startups and Simplicity
Over the last few months, I’ve immersed myself in the world of the internet startup, funny little world that it is (to many within, it is there whole universe - please remind me of this as I delve deeper into the labyrinth). Never has so much money and time been spent on so many lines … Continue reading Tech Startups and Simplicity
Start Down
The Dalai is a wise man. I shall be remembering these words as I continue to keep my head down, with my start up. This will be a bit of an update post, rather than an amazing-tips-for-simplification-post. Please forgive the self-indulgence, but hopefully it explains my absence and current perspective. What a few weeks... I've … Continue reading Start Down
One of These Things First
One of my favorite songs is by the great Nick Drake, called One of These Things First. It’s a wonderful tune about 'could haves' - Nick's fragile, angelic voice tells us that he could have been many things. The full lyrics are posted below. Hear the song on YouTube Nick could well have been many … Continue reading One of These Things First
