“The opposite of busy in today's world is sustained, focused attention. It is deep engagement in activities that really matter to us, or in conversations with those we care about. It is taking the time to think, to amble and… — Tony Crabbe Copy Share Image
“It's easier to simply react; to choose to try to do everything, rather than make the difficult decisions and unchoose things -- it takes… — Tony Crabbe Copy Share Image
“Wear your life more lightly. There is a ridiculousness to much in ourselves and our lives; we notice this with startling clarity at times… — Tony Crabbe Copy Share Image
“Mastery is found in what we choose to do -- our outputs -- not from our inputs.” — Tony Crabbe Copy Share Image
“If we want to be happier, we should shift our attention to those special people, many of whom are probably not anywhere in your… — Tony Crabbe Copy Share Image
“Unless we can realign our belief system about how we will achieve happy, satisfying lives, we are in grave danger of defaulting to the… — Tony Crabbe Copy Share Image
“Your inputs are relatively random; unprioritised, they have little or no connection to what you hope to achieve, and so are ineffective guides to… — Tony Crabbe Copy Share Image
“We will not lead completely happy lives unless we can be completely engaged in our activity; and quietly content in our idleness.” — Tony Crabbe Copy Share Image
“In this world of too much, we are simultaneously overstimulated and bored, enriched and empty, connected yet isolated and alone.” — Tony Crabbe Copy Share Image
“Beating busy isn't easy, but it's a fight worth having. The harder you struggle against the broiling froth of demand, the harder you resist… — Tony Crabbe Copy Share Image
“Instead we should aim to gain a sense of mastery in our lives by letting go of our need for control, by making brutal… — Tony Crabbe Copy Share Image
“You can be disastrous on social media, you can fail to develop a large network of acquaintances, and it will have little impact on… — Tony Crabbe Copy Share Image
“Sometimes deeper enjoyment starts with something as simple as deliberately doing less.” — Tony Crabbe Copy Share Image