Category Archives: Civilization as a Platform

Imagining a small shop world

I’m halfway through my initial goal of 10 interviews.  It’s fair to say that I’m addicted.  There are so many interesting people in the world, I wish I could interview them all. Not knowing exactly how this series would shake … Continue reading →

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November 18, 2010 | Posted in Ecologically Sustainable Civilization, Human-Centric Business

Dispense Encouragement

Encouraging words can come from anyone and they can come in many forms – a direct compliment, a passing mention, an observation of something you did.  Consider the times that encouraging words have made it to your ears and how … Continue reading →

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November 15, 2010 | Posted in Appreciation, Human-Centric Business, Powerful Communication

Standing at the Fork in the Road

The path of least resistance: Focus on making good money, have a secure job, buy a house, buy a car, live for the weekend, work for the man- even if you’re uninspired, trapped, and aggravated, save up money to retire … Continue reading →

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November 9, 2010 | Posted in Ecologically Sustainable Civilization

What are you going to contribute today?

This question sits at the top of my daily “To Do” list.  I read it at the start of every day and throughout the day when I consult my list.  It reminds me of what is important.  It’s a reminder … Continue reading →

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November 4, 2010 | Posted in Ecologically Sustainable Civilization, Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

Is this what you are?

It’s becoming more clear to me that I am writing to a type of person.  But what is that type and how is it defined? The people I write to and about tend to be self-aware, passionate, driven by something … Continue reading →

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October 31, 2010 | Posted in Connection to Nature, Human-Centric Business, Questions, Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

Pursuing passion is a learned skill

It requires great skill to develop your passions… skill to: hear the voice of nagging when you deny your passion or to hear the voice of cheer when you engage it identify the passion through this noise allow the passion … Continue reading →

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October 28, 2010 | Posted in Human-Centric Business, Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

Where you make world change daily

There are 3 ways you contribute to the world on a daily basis. Personal Life – How you interact on a daily basis with your family and friends.  How you run your household and your life.  What you buy, consume, … Continue reading →

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October 27, 2010 | Posted in Ecologically Sustainable Civilization, Human-Centric Business

Urban Frontiersmen

I’m coining a new phrase to describe a type of person I see actively involved in the urban culture. The phrase is “urban frontiersman” (which includes all man/woman kind – gender neutral here). Let’s break down the components with a … Continue reading →

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October 25, 2010 | Posted in Appreciation, Ecologically Sustainable Civilization

The question of whether sustainable civilization is possible

I just finished reading the book Ishmael (highly recommended) which has served as the inspiration for this post. On the road of my life, the great journey that has brought me this far, I have read many signs along the … Continue reading →

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September 27, 2010 | Posted in Ecologically Sustainable Civilization

The old way and the tunnel

When was it that we began thinking our dreams didn’t mean anything? That we would dismiss them rather than to recount them and relive those magical experiences for a few moments in the morning. When was it that we began … Continue reading →

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September 21, 2010 | Posted in Ecologically Sustainable Civilization