I’ve been spending more time lately thinking about how we relate to our stuff—and to each other. One phrase from my mindfulness and philosophy reading has really stayed with me, and I wanted to share it with you: Have things. Be with people. It sounds [...]
Over the past few months, as part of my meditation practice, I’ve been exploring Zen Buddhism and its teachings about attachment. Recently, I came across a quote by Indian Jesuit priest and psychotherapist Anthony De Mello that really struck me: “Now the tragedy of an [...]
I found this quote from author James Patterson (Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas) an excellent one for reminding us of the key priorities in life: “Imagine life is a game in which you are juggling five balls. The balls are called work, family, health, friends, and [...]
Smart people know that time is money. Wise people understand that time is more valuable than money and with the fast-paced world we're in, time is more valuable than ever. But if we look hard at how we spend our time, we might find that [...]
Are you happy right now? If so, how do you know? Don't worry if you're unsure - you're not alone. Happiness can be difficult to pin down. Are we happy or not? Is happiness an end state or an in-the-moment feeling? Is it both? On [...]
consider ... getting more sleep? But of course, your hesitancy to start your day is likely more involved than getting more sleep. I've been re-reading Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (free MIT version) and the following passage struck me: "In the morning, when you rise unwillingly, [...]
At the start of this year, I began reading Leo Tolstoy's daily devotional, A Calendar of Wisdom. I found today's entry particularly apt for these trying times: "We would think a man insane who, instead of covering his house with a roof and putting windows [...]
As I was eating breakfast this morning, I watched my son, Jake, drag the kitchen chair across our wooden floor from our dining table to the counter. “Stop dragging the chair Jake!!” He's been doing this on a regular basis for over a year and [...]
(click on book cover for more details) Conscious Business: How to Build Value Through Values Published: October 2013 ISBN-10: 1622032020 EP Rating: 5 out of 5 (must read) EP Main Takeaway: The larger purpose of business or any competitve [...]
(click on book cover for more details) Trillion Dollar Coach: The Leadership Playbook of Silicon Valley's Bill Campbell Published: April 2019 ISBN-10: 0062839268 EP Rating: 4 out of 5 (worth picking up) EP Main Takeaway: "Your title makes you [...]
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The Conquest of Happiness by Bertrand Russell
