Blick über den Tellerrand #6
Last Saturday I spent the day with Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger and Bill Gates (and a few other pretty successful guys). I wish I could say it was just us but there were about 41,000 others in the same room. (…) There’s a lot you can learn from spending 7 hrs in possibly the most powerful, smart and wealthy room in the world.
(25 Unmissable Lessons from My Weekend with Warren Buffett)
Erstens: Minimalismus definiert sich nicht durch die Zahl an Dingen, die man besitzt! Zweitens: Beim Minimalismus geht es um viel mehr als bloßes “Wegwerfen & Aufräumen”! (…) Minimalismus ist ein Weg zu einem erfüllteren Leben, dass selbst-definiert und von eigenen Idealen geprägt ist. Es schafft den Platz und die Zeit, die wir brauchen um uns selbst zu definieren, uns über Wünsche und Träume klar zu werden und diese dann auszuleben und umzusetzen.
(Sebastian Michel: Die wichtige Wahrheit über Minimalismus)
Das schlimme ist nicht, dass wir bloß immer mehr “brauchen” – sondern wir vergessen darüber hinaus oftmals, dass zu schätzen, was wir haben. Teilweise erkennen wir nicht einmal, in was für einem Luxus wir leben. Oder lassen uns von unserem Besitz einengen. Angetrieben von Gesellschaft und Werbung “brauchen” wir ständig mehr.
(Sebastian Michel: Brauchen vs. Wollen)
Real travelling isn’t running away, it’s running towards something – something new, different, mind-blowing and world-rocking, things that challenge the way we think people are or should be. Travellers may not have much, but what they gain is invaluable, even if you can’t see it.
(Jessica Dang: ‘No’ the difference…)
Now, imagine for a moment that everything is perfect right now, just as it is. Imagine that, miraculously, all your dreams have come true and all your challenges overcome. You have arrived. Look around. Notice your body. Listen.
(Samovarlife: One Cup at a Time)
Spending time alone can look a little suspect. In a world gone wild for wikis and interdisciplinary collaboration, those who prefer solitude and private noodling are seen as eccentric at best and defective at worst, and are often presumed to be suffering from social anxiety, boredom, and alienation.
(The power of lonely – What we do better without other people around)
The power of slow says time is your friend, not your foe. When you embrace time with an abundant attitude, you actually have more of it. You can expand your experience of time itself simply through your mindset. Time savoring raises your awareness of what you have in the here and now. By enjoying the moment, you make decisions informed by that abundance. Time abundance, much like time starvation, is a self-fulfilling prophecy.
(Psychology Today: You are more productive when you go slowly)
You’re not alone in shunning center stage—shyness and social anxiety are as natural as breathing. But doing advance prep for a party or taking small social risks can lead to breakthroughs in confidence.
(Psychology Today: How to overcome social anxiety)
In a time when connections can seem like commodities and online interactions can become casually inauthentic, mindfulness is not just a matter of fostering increased awareness. It’s about relating meaningfully to other people and ourselves. With this goal in mind, I’ve compiled a list of 10 tips for using social media mindfully.
(Tricycle: 10 Mindful Ways to Use Social Media)
Sie tun sich schwer damit, sich lange auf eine Sache zu konzentrieren, Prioritäten zu setzen und leiden unter einem latent schlechten Gewissen, weil sie nicht schaffen, was sie sich vornehmen, was wiederum permanent an ihrem Selbstwertgefühl nagt. Also streben sie nach schnellen Erfolgserlebnissen. Bei zu großen Aufgaben liegen diese jedoch subjektiv zu weit entfernt, Folge: Die Prokrastinierer ziehen kurzfristige kleinere Aufgaben vor, wie aufräumen, abwaschen, beschäftigt aussehen.
(Jochen Mai: So besiegen Sie die Aufschieberitis)
Think about soap in the bath. If you grip it very tightly, it pops right out of your hand. If we’re really desperate for something, we’re less likely to receive it. This happens in lots of different ways. A couple of years ago, I came out of a long-term relationship and started dating. I joined an online dating agency and started getting in touch with different prospective dates. I very quickly realized how insecure I felt. As soon as I started a conversation with anyone, I was desperate for them to like me, whether or not I actually liked them!
(Tiny Buddha: How to Stop Obsessing Over Things You Want)
When you become obsessed with a certain idea and you will stop at nothing until that idea has been thoroughly wrung dry of its contents, discoveries and experiences, you reach breakthroughs unimaginable.
(Nina Yau: They Told Me Obsession Was a Disease)