Of all the instincts we carry within us, self-preservation is the oldest and most fundamental. It is the force that
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Instincts 00: Getting a Handle on Our Nature
This is the first in a series of posts diving into human instincts and how they continue to play a
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Frugal Hedonism
hedonismnoun living and behaving in ways that mean you get as much pleasure out of life as possible, according to the
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Cost of Living: Systemic Crisis or Personal Choice?
I made an in-depth comparison of 1960s and 2020s middle-class life, challenging the cost-of-living crisis narrative and revealing how lifestyle inflation, rising expectations, and personal choices impact our finances, wellbeing, and time. Why scaling back rather than working harder could be the key to freedom, happiness, and long-term sustainability.
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Wired for Connection – Why Humans Need Community
Recently, I’ve been reading Our Tribal Future by Mike Samson (2023), a thought-provoking exploration into the hidden costs of loneliness
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Interview with Gregg Easterbrook, Author of The Progress Paradox
When I first read The Progress Paradox, I was struck by how relevant its message still is today. That while
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The Progress Paradox – Life Gets Better Yet We Continue to Feel Worse
When More is Not Enough We live in an era of unparalleled material abundance. Compared to every generation before us,
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Musings on “The Power of Vulnerability” by Brene Brown – Part 1
I have been listening to an audiobook by Brene Brown called The Power of Vulnerability. I’m only about an hour
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Expanding Our Empathy Envelope
Over the Christmas break, I had a conversation that’s stayed with me. It was with a close family member—someone kind,
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Is Bigger Better: Rethinking Home Size and Happiness
We live in one of the most spacious countries on Earth, and yet we often feel squeezed. Squeezed by time,