Tag Archives: Organisational Humanity

Slice Planner: a daily planner that merges paper and digital

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Andrew Munro

Via The Cramped, is news of a fantastic concept currently on Kickstarter. It’s a diary / planning solution that combines the visceral delight of real paper and pencil with the sheer and shareable convenience of digital. What a great idea! … Continue reading →

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The Daily Stoic

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Andrew Munro

This looks interesting. From Brain Pickings, a review of a new book, The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living, by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman. Having read Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations and a little Seneca, … Continue reading →

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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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Talk your way to power

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Andrew Munro

Language lover and Inky Fool, Mark Forsyth on the figures of rhetoric. Entertaining and informative: His book The Elements of Rhetoric is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in effective language. A couple of others are Sam Leith’s You … Continue reading →

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The Office of Introspection

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Andrew Munro

What a great idea, from Execupundit: “Large organizations could benefit from an Office of Introspection, which would ideally have a small staff with the job of identifying two things …” Find out what they are, here.

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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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Echoes through time: They lose the day …

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Andrew Munro

“They lose the day in waiting for the night, and the night in fearing the dawn.” Seneca (5 BC – 65 AD), On the Shortness of Life  

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The four agreements …

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Andrew Munro

Don Miguel Ruiz, via Cultural Offering: 1. Be impeccable with your word. 2. Don’t take anything personally. 3. Don’t make assumptions. 4. Always do your best.” — Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom

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Echoes through time: Definition of a gentleman

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Andrew Munro

“The forbearing use of power does not only form a touchstone, but the manner in which an individual enjoys certain advantages over others is a test of a true gentleman. The power which the strong have over the weak, the … 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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