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Welcome! This page is your “quick start guide” to all things Sloww.

Let’s run through 10 questions you may be thinking:

  1. Who are you?
  2. What is Sloww?
  3. Who is Sloww for?
  4. What are the free eBook & email newsletter?
  5. How can I go straight to the best content?
  6. What are some other interesting things I should know about?
  7. What if I want to see a bit of everything the site has to offer?
  8. What is the Premium Membership?
  9. How can I support the site?
  10. How can I follow and contact Sloww?

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1. Who are you?

Hi, I’m Kyle, founder of Sloww.

I’m an ex-marketer who found and created my life purpose after an existential crisis―synthesizing the world’s wisdom to awaken the art of living.

I’m on a personal journey to maximize human potential—lighter living, higher purpose, mental mastery, spiritual growth, and ultimately full aliveness. Sloww is where I’m openly sharing what I learn along the way.

But, I’m not a spiritual teacher, guru, philosopher, psychologist, professor, scientist, or anthropologist. Who am I then? I’m the human who tries to connect the dots between all those other humans—and many more.

I do all the homework and give you the highlights across diverse yet interconnected subject areas including: simplicity, spirituality, the meaning of life, purpose, self-actualization, philosophy, psychology, ancient wisdom, modern science, consciousness, transcendence, and more.

You can read about my story, my life purpose, or see what I’m working on now.

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2. What is Sloww?

Sloww is a record of what I learn on my journey, refined notes to self, my life and my living.

Here’s what Sloww values in a nutshell:

Sloww supports slowing down in a fast world because slowing down is the gateway to all things good—which aren’t things at all.

Sloww encourages lighter living because more hasn’t added to our lives—we must subtract the heavy superficial “stuff” (physical and mental) and shift inward to a lighter space where we can meet life face-to-face.

Sloww promotes finding higher purpose because there’s nothing more essential than meaning—we are currently in the midst of a collective meaning crisis.

Sloww synthesizes the timeless art of living for our modern world because we aren’t taught how to live in school or the workplace—how to be conscious and holistic humans who reach our full potential and live fully alive.

Learn more about Sloww or see how Sloww has evolved over the last couple years.

3. Who is Sloww for?

Sloww is for anyone who is ready to slow down, ban busyness, live lighter, discover purpose, follow a countercultural path, think deeply, travel inwardly, live holistically, be a student of life, or be the hero / heroine of their own journey.

No matter where you are in that journey, my hope is that Sloww can be a go-to guide for you.

The best way I can describe my research / reading / writing style is “deep.” In a digital world of surface-level content, this deeper level is where I’ve found the real, timeless insights.

Here’s what people are saying about Sloww:

“Last year my research brought me to you and the whole SLOWW movement so I have been following you ever since. I’ve incorporated many of your principles in my life and man, the DETOX IS REAL!!” — Ujunwa A.

“I found Sloww about two weeks ago and it has been a tremendous guide in the right direction…I am not sure if this philosophy of life is well known to people. Even knowing 1-2 things about it would improve everyone’s lives. You’ve inspired me to share this philosophy with others…I am truly grateful that you’ve found the courage to rise up from your ashes and inspire me towards a better life.” — Remus B.

“I came across your site while searching for a good summary on Essentialism, and after making my way to your article on it, and then your story, I am near tears, in a good way. I, too, am in my mid-thirties with one foot firmly planted in a carrot-chasing lifestyle, with the other foot planted nowhere really, but thinking deeply quite a bit lately about existence, purpose, and why I’m chasing things that won’t, at their core, provide fulfillment. After reading your story, I at least know I’m not alone in reaching this existential crisis point, and am so glad to see all the resources and reading you have together in one great site. I can’t wait to read a bit every day, and feel some comfort knowing I’m not inventing the anxiety I carry from finding myself in this place. Also great that you have outlined some steps you’ve taken to change your own construct. Thank you for doing what you do! Such a great offering.” — Alanna F.

“I found Sloww recently and I love your work. Many of the topics you write about are of interest to me and from time to time I find myself getting lost on your site due to me jumping from one article to another to another!” — Shannon K.

“This blog is the culmination of all of the research and realizations that I have had over the past few years…I just want to thank you for the amazing information, and for validating all of my thoughts and beliefs about the trappings of my chosen profession, and the lives of so many of us who have realized that it is not for us…Keep up the good work and keep inspiring!” — Cole M.

4. What are the free eBook & email newsletter?

The Hierarchy of Happiness eBook — The free 50-page eBook is delivered immediately in your welcome email. It covers 100+ powerful perspectives on how to be happy—externally, psychologically, and spiritually. Read more about the eBook.

Sloww Sunday Newsletter — Sent weekly on (you guessed it) Sundays. I come across all sorts of intriguing content in any given week, and this email is where I share the best of what I find. In a modern world focused on the trendy, it’s your weekly dose of the timeless. Browse all previous newsletter issues.

Get the free eBook and email newsletter by signing up here:

5. How can I go straight to the best content?

Sloww has 275+ posts on the site, but you can start with the most popular posts.

I’ve gone deep into a few topics which have required a series of posts: Slow Living (101, 201, 301), Busyness (101, 201, 301), & Happiness (101, 201, 301). Reminder: the Happiness series has been updated into a free eBook.

I recently launched my first paid eBook — Ikigai 2.0: A Step-by-Step Guidebook to Finding Life Purpose & Making Money Meaningfully (+ Bonus Workbook).

Want to master work and money? Top work posts and top money posts.

Ready to find and create purpose? Top life purpose posts.

Maybe you’d like to review my reading list and book recommendations which currently lists about 75 books covering:

Or, how about just the top book summaries and short stories?

6. What are some other interesting things I should know about?

Glad you asked. Here are some of my personal favorite posts.

Just looking for actionable ideas? Top posts with practical tips.

Like quotes? Here are the top quote posts along with my all-time favorites: Art of Living Quotes, Busy Quotes, Choice & Priority Quotes, Contentment Quotes, Death Quotes, Happiness Quotes, Lifelong Learning Quotes, Minimalism Quotes, Perspective Quotes, Purpose Quotes, Simple Living Quotes, Solitude Quotes, Stoic Quotes, Time Quotes

Check out the list of personal challenges and experiments including:

You can also use these as other jumping off points / quick start pages:

7. What if I want to see a bit of everything the site has to offer?

Fantastic! There are two ways to search the full site depending on the device you’re using:

  • Desktop: Use the header or footer search bars
  • Mobile: Use the footer search bar

Or, browse posts by category: Book Summaries, Decluttering, Digital Declutter, Minimalism, Voluntary Simplicity, Simple Living, Essentialism, Unbusyness, Slow Living, Perspective, Purpose, Self-Actualization, Wisdom, Spirituality, Enlightenment, Transcendence

8. What is the Premium Membership?

Sloww Premium offers exclusive member-only content that bridges the gap between why and how. If you’re ready to turn your aspiration into action, it’s a $25 one-time fee for lifetime access.​

Sign up for the free email newsletter and get an immediate 20% off coupon code.

Membership details: Premium benefits, FAQs, and more.

Sloww Premium Membership

9. How can I support the site?

Please visit the Support page for a few financial and non-financial ways to support Sloww. Anything is appreciated!

Financial:

  • Become a Premium Member
  • Make a PayPal Donation
  • Shop / Sign up with Affiliate Links

Non-Financial:

  • Subscribe to the Free Newsletter
  • Follow Socially & Share Content
  • Simply come back often and learn something new!

10. How can I follow and contact Sloww?

Follow along on these social channels:

Twitter // Facebook // Instagram // Pinterest

You can find FAQs and a contact form here. If you are a real human who wants to get in touch, please contact me via email at kyle(at)sloww(dot)co. While I may not be able to respond to every message, I do read every single one.

If you made it this far, thank you! I’m deeply grateful you made your way here, and I hope Sloww will be a go-to guide on your own journey through life.

Go with the Sloww,

Kyle Kowalski
Founder, Sloww

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