I've recently had a few slow living reminders of the differences between a day and a lifetime. Yesterday, I came across this quote: Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years. — Bill … [Read more...]
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An Introduction to Simplify Magazine (Issue 001 Summary)
The Facebook posts finally got me. I splurged on the $20 lifetime subscription to Simplify Magazine. And, I'm glad I did. Their approach to simple living and slow living storytelling is a unique one. I must admit I was skeptical going in, but I've … [Read more...]
Blue Zones: Longevity Hacks from Earth’s Oldest People
Secrets of the Blue Zones • One of the most fascinating things I've come across in the last couple years has been the Blue Zones. I even mentioned Blue Zones in one of my 18 Uncommon Stats to Set Your 2018 Perspective. Dan Buettner is the founder … [Read more...]
12 Life Lessons from “Chasing Slow” (Book Summary)
Intro to Chasing Slow • I just finished reading Erin Loechner’s Chasing Slow. I purchased the book without really doing any homework on it — I guess that’s the power of a good book title. Because I didn’t know anything about it, I went into it … [Read more...]
“Then what?” The Story of the Tourist and the Fisherman
The Origin of the Fisherman Story • After reading the story of "The Mexican Fisherman" in Erin Loechner's book Chasing Slow, I did some quick Google searching to try to find the author and when it was originally published. Interestingly, it … [Read more...]
