Name: In praise of slowness
Uploaded: 2007-02-28T00:11:00Z
Duration: 19 min
Description: Journalist Carl Honoré believes the Western world's emphasis on speed erodes health, productivity and quality of life. But there's a backlash brewing, as everyday people start putting the brakes on their all-too-modern lives.

Journalist Carl Honoré believes the Western world's emphasis on speed erodes health, productivity and quality of life. But there's a backlash brewing, as everyday people start putting the brakes on their all-too-modern lives.

In praise of slowness

Life’s relentless pace chips away at health, happiness, and relationships, yet many barely notice until a crisis hits. A father’s attempt to speed-read bedtime stories for his son became a personal wake-up call about what really matters. Around the globe, people are pushing back against the cult of speed, discovering that less rush leads to more fulfillment. When families, cities, schools, and even companies embrace slower rhythms, life grows richer, not poorer.

Slowing Down Beats Burnout In A Fast-Forward World

culture

happiness

health

parenting

personal growth

potential

psychology

work-life balance

decision-making

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Carl Honoré: In praise of slowness