Expert on working hours and lifestyles, Economist Schoe argues that our Consumption Model of the last 30 years is broken and that we need to head to a Post-Materialistic World. This need not be all lentils and hessian clothing – Schor argues that if we are clever and use technology well this could mean a […]
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My New Diet
By Andrew Leunig on June 12, 2011 in Belief Systems, Blog, Learning and Growth, Life Balance, Lifestyle, Other Stuff, Personal Energy Levels, Personal Improvement
The real life story of how a tall, thin middle-aged man with a hardly noticable pot belly makes some life changes for the better.
Book Review : The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right
By Andrew Leunig on May 30, 2011 in Blog, Book Reviews, Business Issues, Business Models, Communication, Insights, Learning and Growth, Personal Effectiveness, Personal Improvement, Teamwork
Surgeon Gawande tells a ripping yarn about a potentially dry subject. Today’s professionals have an almost impossible task to manage complexity. Gawande outlines the history, logic, benefits and challenges of creating and using checklists in a complex professional environment.
Tim Ferriss – How to Use Philosophy as a Personal Operating System
Intellectual wank or robust useful advice ? You be the judge.
Book Review : Vagabonding; An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term Travel
By Andrew Leunig on April 21, 2011 in Belief Systems, Blog, Book Reviews, Fun, Learning and Growth, Life Balance, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mini Retirements, Other Stuff, Personal Energy Levels, Personal Improvement, Travel
Part Philosophical Inspiration and part How-To for the idea of extended travel, Rolf Potts explains how to travel the globe on the smell of an oily rag (and why you should !)
Book Review : Affluenza
By Andrew Leunig on April 17, 2011 in Belief Systems, Book Reviews, Learning and Growth, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Other Stuff, Personal Improvement
by Oliver James “The affluenza virus is a set of values which increase our vulnerability to emotional distress. It is placing a high value on acquiring money and possessions, looking good in the eyes of others and wanting to be famous. Infection with the affluenza virus increases your susceptibility to the commonest emotional distresses; depression, […]