Henri Nouwen on fear and scarcity
Fear is a pervasive quality of our lives. Fear makes us think in terms of scarcity. It makes us think “This is a dangerous world.… Read More »Henri Nouwen on fear and scarcity
generosity
Watch the meeting
It’s easy to get totally absorbed in a meeting,* but it really helps if you can reserve a piece of your attention for watching what’s… Read More »Watch the meeting
Aristotle on virtue as a mean (4) – leaning out (or “Whose fool are you?”)
On pushing out the boat [Start here] This is quite dense, but interesting. After summarising his argument so far, Aristotle suggests that the best way… Read More »Aristotle on virtue as a mean (4) – leaning out (or “Whose fool are you?”)
The competition
However well things are going, from time to time you might get worried about the competition – people who do what you do, who look… Read More »The competition
Overflow: a little bit extra
We all have moments where it feels like we’re running on empty, and we need other people to help us carry the load. This is… Read More »Overflow: a little bit extra
The Life You Can Save
Singer’s work triggered the Effective Altruism movement, and his hugely influential book is now available as a free download in multiple formats – and as… Read More »The Life You Can Save
Auld Lang Syne
Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and auld lang syne? And surely ye’ll be your pint-stoup!… Read More »Auld Lang Syne
Seth Godin on the placebo effect (feat. Kevin Kelly)
In this context, the placebo effect is a metaphor for the story or the ‘show’ that you make around your work that isn’t necessary, but… Read More »Seth Godin on the placebo effect (feat. Kevin Kelly)
Seth Godin on creating a (generous) monopoly
Every successful business has a monopoly—a monopoly on what it makes that someone else can’t make the way they make it. That leaves out commodity… Read More »Seth Godin on creating a (generous) monopoly
Specs, laws and floors
A spec sets standards and defines output, and laws set the boundaries of acceptable behaviour. They are indispensable, but here’s the thing: specs and laws… Read More »Specs, laws and floors