“Learning without doing is wasted.” — Derek Sivers Sloww just recently crossed the 100-post mark. Cue: celebratory music! As the sun sets on the year, it's a good reminder to pause—take a look in the rear-view mirror and reflect. This post is …
Mo Gawdat: Ex-Google Exec Engineers a Happiness Equation
Every once in awhile, I read an article about someone that resonates so deeply that I feel like it deserves its own post. This is one of those cases. Mo Gawdat quit his executive job at Google earlier this year at age 51. He's had a career filled …
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Are you taking your MEDS? (Meditation, Exercise, Diet, Sleep)
I came across this simple concept in Brooke McAlary's book Slow: Simple Living for a Frantic World. I'm a big believer in preventive medicine. I also equally love a clever quote that plays on health: For fast-acting relief, try slowing down. — …
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“Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life” by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles (Book Summary)
If you're looking for an overview of the ikigai concept, check out this post: The Truth about Ikigai: Definitions, Diagrams & Myths about the Japanese Life Purpose This post is a summary of the book Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and …
Slow Hack 009: Take Daily Naps for Better Health & Creativity
Naps are making a comeback. I'm seeing the health benefits of napping everywhere lately. Even naps at work are becoming socially acceptable. WebMD says, "America, It's Time for Your Nap." There's even an ongoing debate about whether we should get …
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Blue Zones: How Ikarians Live Simply for 100+ Years
"The Island Where People Forget to Die" — That's the title of The New York Times article I came across during my existential crisis in 2015. I was searching through some emails recently and came across an email I sent to my dad in early 2016. …
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