Alan Watts seems to be having a resurgence in the digital age. His audio lectures have millions of views on YouTube, his books have thousands of reviews on Amazon, and Alan Watts quotes on Instagram seem to get more engagement than anything …
15 Deep Insights about Death to Understand the Meaning of Life & Live Fully Alive
Death is very real in my life right now. We said goodbye to a family member. Kitty (yes, Kitty the dog—on the left of the photo) made it to 19 years old. My wife had her since Kitty was 8 weeks old (~7,000 days). And, she's been a part of my …
A Lifetime by the Numbers — “Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives” by David Eagleman
I was compelled to pick up Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman (Amazon) after Derek Sivers said it's his favorite book of all time. For context, Derek has read 250+ books—so this is quite the recommendation. David Eagleman is a …
Downshifting from City to Country: “The Quest of the Simple Life” by W. J. Dawson (Book Summary)
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. …
