Tag Archives: simplicity
Matt May, In Pursuit of Elegance
I’m a big fan of Matt May’s book, In Pursuit of Elegance: Why the Best Ideas Have Something Missing. It speaks to my belief that design is an increasingly critical element of everything we do. Not just for those of … Continue reading
“Doing a straight-forward, clear-cut task that has…” (Great Work quote)
“Doing a straight-forward, clear-cut task that has a beginning and an end balances out the complexity-without-end that often vexes the rest of my life. Sacred simplicity.” ~ Robert Fulghum A book I haven’t yet read is Matthew Crawford’s Shop Class … Continue reading
Spring’s a Comin’ In
Gray geese populate Concave pockets of ice, a Platoon of honkers. Early morning walkers join the avian conversation, narrating each shaky step on a slippery path. A musical fan belt tra-la-las a fanfare over the chorus, a true operatic soprano. … Continue reading
Brian Johnson, Philosophers Notes
Brian is the Chief Philosopher of Philosophers Notes, a website and business I discovered about a year ago and think is absolutely terrific. Brian’s role as Chief Philosopher is to study and share the the world’s greatest wisdom. He has … Continue reading
Leo Babauta, Zen Habits
One of the giants in the self-development world, Leo Babauta. His blog Zen Habits is read by over 150,000 people, and with good reason. It’s practical, wise and committed to helping people create a better life for themselves through simple … Continue reading
