The front pages in the UK this week are a-spread with the news of record profits at Barclays Bank, with accompanying bonuses for top bankers. This echoes last week’s story at Goldman Sachs. Given the recent bailouts and government support, the Economist is right to note that ‘such largesse looks cheeky at best’! Although the … Continue reading Why the financial crisis spells doom for the environmental
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
Voluntary Simplicity
Probably the most famous advocate of simplicity is Duane Elgin, the author of the timeless ‘Voluntary Simplicity’ – it’s a wonderful book, full of authenticity and integrity. Here are some of the highlights and my thoughts: • Voluntary simplicity is described as the avoidance of exterior clutter, of many possessions irrelevant to the chief purpose … Continue reading Voluntary Simplicity
Tw-Interview with @ecosphericblog
Interviews by twitter make for nice succinct questions and answers. Here's one with Ecospheric, who kindly agreed to chat about simplicity. Find her on her blog, or on twitter Q1 Who are you and what are you up to? I am Beth Buczynski, a recent Colorado transplant. I love writing about the environment and hate … Continue reading Tw-Interview with @ecosphericblog
Presentation about simplicity
http://www.slideshare.net/cxpartners/secrets-of-simplicity This is a nice presentation about simplicity, worth a squizz. However, there are a few key points that the author misses: The difference between simplification and simplicity. One is an attempt to take a DVD player control and make it easier to use. The other is a desire to design life in a way … Continue reading Presentation about simplicity
Overlooking Wisdom, Overlooking Value
Here's a piece just written for Sublime Magazine about 'Holistic Economics' There's a deeper, darker recession that has been stealthily growing since long before the Lehmans and Madoffs of this world were consumed by their own greed. No doubt the financial crisis will affect many of us over the coming years. Its speed, coupled with … Continue reading Overlooking Wisdom, Overlooking Value
If I had my life over
Have you noticed that the wrinklier ones amongst us (being the older folks) often live a rather simpler life than us youngens. There comes a time in one's life, it seems, when you stop worring so much about whether your cardigan is in fashion, or what you 'should' be doing and focus instead on the … Continue reading If I had my life over
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