The Quest of the Simple Life (Amazon) is a pure joy to read. It's hard to believe it was published 100+ years ago in 1907 because so much is still applicable today. Author W. J. (William James) Dawson's writing is incredibly descriptive—it …
A Deep Debate for and against Simple Living from 100 Years Ago (from “The Quest of the Simple Life” by W. J. Dawson)
Just when I thought the book The Quest of the Simple Life by W. J. Dawson (Summary | Amazon) couldn't get any better, chapter 11 details a letter the author received from a concerned friend—questioning his transition from city life in London to …
The Law of Progressive Simplification: Real Progress is Spiritual (Internal) vs Material (External)
This post introduces a couple concepts from Arnold Toynbee and Buckminster Fuller that may appear like big, confusing words. But, don't let the terminology make you jump ship on this article! The key is to understand what the concepts mean beyond …
“The Value of Voluntary Simplicity” by Richard Gregg (Essay Summary)
I first learned of Richard Gregg when I read Duane Elgin's book Voluntary Simplicity a couple years ago. I'm kicking myself for waiting so long to read Gregg's original writing where he coined the concept "voluntary simplicity." The Value of …
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Happiness 101: The Beginner’s Guide for How to be Happy (Money, Simplicity, Relationships, Culture)
An updated version of this post series is available as a free eBook! Sign up to receive your copy now: This is the first post in the 3-part series on happiness. You can jump to the second and third posts here: Happiness 201: The …
Introducing Sloww 2.0: The Next Evolution in the Art of Slow Living
I'm thrilled to announce Sloww 2.0! Before we jump into the new stuff, here's a quick history to get you up to speed. Late 2015: The seed of an idea for Sloww was planted near the end of my existential crisis. Christmas Eve 2015: I bought …
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