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 …
13 Life Lessons from the “Slow Down” Letter the Harvard College Dean sent to all New Students
"Slow down and do a smaller number of things more deeply." — Harry R. Lewis (1) Many thanks to Carl Honoré's book, In Praise of Slowness, for bringing this wonderful Harvard letter to my attention. In 2001, the Dean of Harvard College, Harry R. …
The Slow Movement: “In Praise of Slowness” by Carl Honoré (Book Summary)
This book summary has a companion post for Premium Members: How to Slow Down with "In Praise of Slowness" by Carl Honoré (+ Infographic) After over four years on this journey, it's hard to believe that I'm just now getting around to Carl Honoré's …
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How to Slow Down with “In Praise of Slowness” by Carl Honoré (+ Infographic)
Slow Living? Slow Food? Slow Cities? Where does one begin when it comes to slowing down? In Praise of Slowness: Challenging the Cult of Speed by Carl Honoré is considered the go-to book when it comes to the Slow Movement. At this moment right now, …
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Learning to Live before you Die: “On the Shortness of Life” by Seneca (Essay Summary)
Apparently, the unofficial "big three" in Stoicism includes: Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and (you guessed it) Seneca. Since I just finished Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (book summary and top quotes), and Enchiridion by Epictetus (book summary), I …
