Small but powerful
Pithy, but powerful, another list from Nicholas Bate: 2. Being on time 5. Remembering names The full list, here.
Essentials 101, the complete list from Nicholas Bate
The full 101, well worth a ponder: 96. Visit places where there is no concrete, no electricity, no wi-fi. Just as a simple reminder of where you really are and its wonder and power.
The Essentials, from Nicholas Bate
We love well-constructed lists. Nicholas gives us the Essentials 101. We’re up to 60 so far, but I’m behind the curve. Personal highlights: 6. Build your library 11. Manage your mood with walks, play-lists and sufficient sleep. 40. Have time free from technology 54. Watch less news Regarding 54, we should all be informed, but 24-hour news channels of […]
Pensieri da Nicholas Bate
The inspiring and productive Nicholas Bate is on a roll. Here, he offers a free PDF download of his mini-book, In Three. In the meantime, I‘ve been enjoying his latest mini-book, Pensieri, which arrived just in time for a period of pondering and planning. Consequently, I think I have a plan that is grounded, ambitious, […]
Hunter-Gatherer: the full list
50. Never let the fire go out. For the hunter-gather of the 21st century, the full list from Nicholas Bate, here.
More hunting and gathering
The next dozen from Nicholas Bate: Stare at night skies unpolluted by light. … … Establish rituals: writing, building & crafting, reflecting … The rest, here. The first 12, here.
21st century hunter-gatherer – Nicholas Bate
I love this. Why does it sound so idyllic … Tell stories that fire the imagination. … Really notice the weather and predict what’s coming next: rain or shine or snow. Sleep easily; Arise early. … Develop language and brachiate more. The full first dozen from Nicholas Bate, here. As an afternote, I can report that […]
Make (good) art – it’s what weekends are for – Nicholas Bate
Nicholas Bate exhorts us all to release the artist within and make art, in three easy steps: View lots of other art. Read lots of other art. Listen to lots of other art. Consider lots of other art. … The other two steps, here. It reminds me of Neil Gaiman’s address to the University of Arts […]
Make (good) art – it's what weekends are for – Nicholas Bate
Nicholas Bate exhorts us all to release the artist within and make art, in three easy steps: View lots of other art. Read lots of other art. Listen to lots of other art. Consider lots of other art. … The other two steps, here. It reminds me of Neil Gaiman’s address to the University of Arts […]
Pension? Don’t worry, be happy – Nicholas Bate
An altogether healthier, alternative plan from Nicholas Bate: Start now a plan to do work you enjoy. And why would you stop doing it? … The full three-step plan, here.