Tag Archives: Nicholas Bate

Essentials 101, the complete list from Nicholas Bate

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Andrew Munro

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.  

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The Essentials, from Nicholas Bate

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Andrew Munro

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 … Continue reading →

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Pensieri da Nicholas Bate

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Andrew Munro

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 … Continue reading →

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Hunter-Gatherer: the full list

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Andrew Munro

50.  Never let the fire go out. For the hunter-gather of the 21st century, the full list from Nicholas Bate, here.

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More hunting and gathering

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Andrew Munro

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.

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21st century hunter-gatherer – Nicholas Bate

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Andrew Munro

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. … Continue reading →

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Make (good) art – it’s what weekends are for – Nicholas Bate

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Andrew Munro

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 … Continue reading →

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Pension? Don’t worry, be happy – Nicholas Bate

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Andrew Munro

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.

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22 common, big company errors – Nicholas Bate

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Andrew Munro

Nicholas Bate offers a list of The Fundamental Errors Large Organisations Still Make, 22. The concern is that so many of these errors seem like a great idea at the time.  It’s the Law of Unintended Consequences writ large… 2. … Continue reading →

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Zoning your life

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Andrew Munro

Hard to do, but worth it.  Nicholas Bate offers the 7 Essential Zones: Zone 1: your zone. Your time. To read, to cook, to think, to be. You decide. It keeps you sane.   Zone 2: you and your partner … Continue reading →

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