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How to Thrive in a Fast World – by Slowing Down

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Overview

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Do you live in fast forward? Always rushing, always busy, always distracted?

Do you yearn to slow down?

If so, then you’ve come to the right place!

For nearly 20 years I’ve been exploring the how and why of slowing down in a fast world.

I’ve written three books, made TV and radio programs and delivered hundreds of presentations and workshops on the subject. My first TED talk is called “In Praise of Slowness.” 

Now, I have distilled everything I know about slowing down into this course. 

It’s a practical, step-by-step guide to help you dial down the rushing, the distraction and the busyness in your life. To help you reconnect with your inner tortoise. 

The truth is that it is possible to slow down in a fast world. And not only is it possible, it is the best thing you will ever do for yourself and the people around you. 

Slowing down can make you:

  • CALMER
  • More FOCUSED
  • HAPPIER
  • More EFFICIENT 
  • HEALTHIER
  • More PRODUCTIVE
  • More CREATIVE
  • More PRESENT

Slowing down can unleash a better you at work, at home and everywhere in between. In a world addicted to speed, slowness is a superpower.

So, what are you waiting for? Let's get started!

NB: Parts of this course also appear in my short course, Power of SLOW: Build Deeper Relationships.

Syllabus

  • INTRODUCTION
  • Wake-Up Call
  • Slow is a Challenge
  • Ground Rules
  • Speed check
  • Meditation
  • Slow Questionnaire
  • Slow Work
  • Take a Break
  • Solo Breaks
  • Solo breaks 2
  • Breaks Together
  • Breaks Together 2
  • TIPS: Breaks
  • Work Less, Work Better
  • How To Work Less
  • Working Less
  • Taming Technology
  • How to Unplug 1
  • How to Unplug 2
  • Unplugging at Work
  • Slow Communication 1
  • Slow Communication 2
  • TIPS: Taming Tech
  • Do Less, Think More
  • Not-To-Do List
  • Not-To-Do List 2
  • Just Say No
  • How To Say No
  • Saying No
  • Multitasking Myth
  • How To Uni-task
  • Uni-tasking Payoff
  • Think Slow 1
  • Think Slow 2
  • Think Slow 3
  • Better Meetings
  • Slow Thinking
  • Thinking TIPS
  • Final Thoughts: Work
  • Can't Hurry Love
  • Personal Audit 1
  • Personal Audit 2
  • Play More
  • How To Play More
  • Better Relationships
  • How To Listen Better
  • Slow Listening 1
  • Slow Listening 2
  • How to Listen at Work
  • Listening at Work
  • Slow Food
  • Eating Slow
  • Cooking etc
  • Your Slow Meal
  • Slower Tech
  • Connect Better
  • Unplug and Go
  • Phone Stacking 1
  • Phone stacking 2
  • Gadget Control 1
  • Gadget Control 2
  • Taming Tech 1
  • Taming Tech 2
  • Taming Tech 3
  • CONCLUSION
  • FINAL THOUGHTS

Taught by

Carl Honore

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