Blick über den Tellerrand #17
Do you know someone who needs hours alone every day? Who loves quiet conversations about feelings or ideas, and can give a dynamite presentation to a big audience, but seems awkward in groups and maladroit at small talk? Who has to be dragged to parties and then needs the rest of the day to recuperate? Who growls or scowls or grunts or winces when accosted with pleasantries by people who are just trying to be nice?
(Jonathan Rauch: Caring for Your Introvert)
A person can only pursue simplicity for a short time before he either becomes disillusioned or else discovers some greater purpose to his simplifying effort. For simplicity itself is not an end goal. Our lives are not designed to be empty of all things, material or otherwise. We must be filled with the right things. If by pursuing simplicity we empty out the material excess but add no greater purpose in its place, we will only make room for some new mess in our lives.
(Dave Bruno: The Goal of Simplicity)
Your material possessions—those things you’ve worked so hard for, slaving 40, 50, 60 hours a week to acquire—how much value do they actually add to your life?
(The Minimalists: 10/10 Material Possessions Theory)
The first six are seen as the goals of society by many people. The second six make me very happy, and I believe I have them because I decided to forgo the first six. I recommend this path.
(Leo Babauta: as happy as possible)
You shouldn’t be a minimalist because you’ve seen others do it, you should be a minimalist because you really want to be.
(Thom Chambers: Why you shouldn’t be a minimalist)
Introverts often have a more difficult time with social interactions than others. This is especially true when it comes to dating. Just talking with other people can be a challenge for many introverts.
(Gerti Schoen: 5 Quick Dating Tips For Introverts)
Many a time, I’ve stayed subscribed to a blog because I’ve known or liked the author. Really, though, it’s a false loyalty. You only have so much time in your day, so why spend it reading someone who fails to spark inspiration in you?
(Thom Chambers: Read those who inspire you)
Speaking your mind, leaving room for others to judge you, and not fearing the outcome of being yourself is always better than pretending to be someone you’re not.
I was peripherally interested in the idea of meditation for a long time before actually sitting down and trying it. The thing that finally pushed me over the edge to start practicing was meditation’s practical implications: its potential impact on creativity and productivity.
(Scott McDowell: Should I Meditate?)
Hacking work is all the rage these days, along with tips for managing email, taking notes, and running meetings. But, at a higher level, what can we learn from analyzing the different types of work we do and how we allocate our time?
(Scott McDowell: The 5 Types of Work That Fill Your Day)
“Materialisten sorgen sich um ihre relative Position in der Gesellschaft”, schreibt Bodenhausen, “und das führt zu Ängsten, Misstrauen, Sorgen und Unzufriedenheit.”
(Daniel Rettig: Materialismus macht unglücklich)
Je näher wir dem Ziel kommen, desto mehr strengen wir uns an. Doch neben dieser Entfernung brauchen wir für das Ziel konkrete Umsetzungspläne. Diese können unsere Disziplin enorm stärken – aber nur dann, wenn das Ziel bereits einigermaßen in Sichtweite ist. Wenn wir von unserem Ziel hingegen noch weit entfernt sind, gehen solche Pläne nach hinten los.
(Daniel Rettig: Warum unsere Pläne scheitern)