Richard Branson left school at age 16 to start his first business. Today, the 66-year-old entrepreneur has overseen hundreds of companies and built a fortune of approximately $5 billion. In a recent blog post, the Virgin Group founder shared his favorite quote, from famed singer-songwriter John Lennon: “[Lennon] said: ‘When I was 5 years old, […]
A good life is an intentional life. I will not define myself simply as a reaction to who others want me to be. Nor be ruled by meaningless distraction or maniacal busyness without purpose. I am here to live, not surrender. To embrace meaning. To love unconditionally. To give without expectation. To settle into solitude. […]
My first steps to minimizing. Starting today, 1 November 2016, I am going to start playing the Minimalist Game. Here’s how it works… Find a friend or family member: someone who’s willing to get rid of their excess stuff. This month, each of you must get rid of one thing on the first day. On the second, […]