Thursday, December 29, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Extremes
If you think the world is getting more extreme, you're right. A big part of that is our ability to observe more of the world through satellite, high powered specialty cameras, internet, social media, and more.
Extreme weather on the other side of the world didn't used to seem so devastating because we were not able to get the same scope of media coverage and images in real time. Even 10 or 20 years ago, if something extreme happened across the globe, we would only get access to a small amount of information after the fact. Beyond that, we wouldn't even hear about many major events that today we would have no problem accessing.
Extreme weather on the other side of the world didn't used to seem so devastating because we were not able to get the same scope of media coverage and images in real time. Even 10 or 20 years ago, if something extreme happened across the globe, we would only get access to a small amount of information after the fact. Beyond that, we wouldn't even hear about many major events that today we would have no problem accessing.
The Multi-faceted Economy
We must envision multiple sides of the economy when we weigh our decisions and consider wealth. Money is not the only form of currency we deal in. Love, friendship, favors, barter, smiles, beauty, strength, references, referrals, introductions, information, health, and a million more.
We are all rich in one way or another. Generally, we are rich in ways that are important to us individually because we are attracted to things that feel good.
Money is a beautiful tool, and capitalism is an excellent system to be a part of. The power of money stems from the fact that it can be traded for almost anything in the world (as long as you have enough of it). It can be transferred to people we've never met in places we've never been to. I don't have to know who you are to want your money.
Favors are something that require more intimacy between the participants. Owing someone a favor implies that 1) you're anticipating that you'll be meeting with them again 2) that you previously knew them 3) they already did something that benefitted you. It's a beautiful thing.
We are all rich in one way or another. Generally, we are rich in ways that are important to us individually because we are attracted to things that feel good.
Money is a beautiful tool, and capitalism is an excellent system to be a part of. The power of money stems from the fact that it can be traded for almost anything in the world (as long as you have enough of it). It can be transferred to people we've never met in places we've never been to. I don't have to know who you are to want your money.
Favors are something that require more intimacy between the participants. Owing someone a favor implies that 1) you're anticipating that you'll be meeting with them again 2) that you previously knew them 3) they already did something that benefitted you. It's a beautiful thing.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Truth
“ The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. ”
— Franklin D. Roosevelt
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
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