James Wallman

In this brilliant and original book, James Wallman explains and analyses why "Stuffocation" is the most pressing problem of our time - and then goes in search of its solution. On the way, he goes down the halls of the Elysee Palace with Nicolas Sarkozy, up in a helicopter above Barbra Streisand's home on the California coast, and into the world of the original Mad Men. Through fascinating characters and brilliantly told stories, Wallman introduces the innovators whose lifestyles provide clues to how we will all be living tomorrow, and he makes some of the world's most counterintuitive, radical, and world-changing ideas feel inspiring - and possible for us all.

Stuffocation

'Genius ... I couldn't put it down, I read it from cover to cover' CHRIS EVANS If the most precious thing we have is time, the most highly prized expertise should be knowing how to spend it well. Yet, busier than ever, do we really understand which experiences bring us joy and success, and which don’t? After all, we’ve learned how to spot the difference between junk foods and superfoods. When you discover the equivalent rules for time, it’ll change how you live your life. In his first book since the era-defining Stuffocation, cultural commentator and bestselling author James Wallman investigates the persistent problem of wasted, unfulfilling time, and finds a powerful answer — a revolutionary approach to life based on the latest scientific discoveries. At its heart is the inspiring revelation that, when you play by the new rules, you can actively choose better experiences. Bursting with original stories, fresh takes on tales you thought you knew, and insights from psychology, economics, and culture, Time and How to Spend It reveals a seven-point checklist that’ll help you avoid empty experiences, and fill your free hours with exciting and enriching ones instead. This life-enhancing book will show you how to be the hero or heroine of your own story. You’ll learn how to avoid WMDs (weapons of mass distraction), and discover the roads that lead to flow. You’ll get more out of every minute and every day; your weekends will fizz and your holidays will be deeply nourishing. You’ll not only be living the good life, but building a truly great life.

The 7 Rules for Richer, Happier Days

Time and How to Spend It

We have more stuff than we could ever need - clothes we don't wear, kit we don't use and toys we don't play with. But having everything we thought we wanted isn't making us happier. It's bad for the planet. It's cluttering up our homes. It's making us feel 'stuffocated' and stressed - and it might even be killing us. In this groundbreaking book, trend forecaster James Wallman finds that a rising number of people are turning their backs on all-you-can-get consumption, from the telecoms exec who's sold almost everything he owns, to the well-off family who have moved into a remote mountain cabin. Wallman's solution to our clutter crisis is less extreme, but equally fundamental. We have to transform what we value. We have to focus less on possessions and more on experiences. Rather than a new watch or another pair of shoes, we should invest in shared experiences such as holidays and time with friends. With intriguing insights on psychology, economics and culture, Stuffocation is a vital manifesto for change. It has inspired those who have read it to be happier and healthier, and to live more, with less.

How We've Had Enough of Stuff and Why We Need Experience More Than Ever

Seven Ways to Better Days

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Rzeczozmeczenie

Je zult vast en zeker herkennen dat je teveel spullen hebt in huis. We hebben er met elkaar meer dan ooit – en veel dingen die we nooit gebruiken, zoals kleding, keukenspullen en prullaria. Maken ze jou nog gelukkig? Volgens trendwatcher James Wallman kun je beter ervaringen verzamelen in je leven en jezelf van spullen ontdoen. De Japanse opruimgoeroe Kondo helpt je met selecteren, maar Wallman gaat een stap verder. Hoe zorg je ervoor dat je niet verleid wordt om meer te kopen? In Ontspullen beschrijft de auteur inspirerende alternatieven, die gratis zijn of weinig hoeven te kosten. Dit boek biedt jou een combinatie van psychologische inzichten, aansprekende voorbeelden en praktische tips voor een lichter leven.

meer leven met minder

Ontspullen

Mamy więcej rzeczy, niż potrzebujemy: stosy ubrań, których nie nosimy, mnóstwo sprzętu, którego nie używamy, i dziesiątki innych przedmiotów, które nigdy się nam do niczego nie przydadzą. Nadmiar przedmiotów zagraca nasze domy. Męczy i stresuje. Naraża na niewygodę i zbędne koszty. Szkodzi zdrowiu, a w skrajnych przypadkach może nawet zabić. Jeśli kiedykolwiek poczuliście się przytłoczeni liczbą rzeczy, które posiadacie, to znaczy, że znacie jedną z najbardziej uciążliwych przypadłości naszych czasów: rzeczozmęczenie. James Wallman – dziennikarz, futurolog, prognostyk trendów i doradca – zabiera nas w niesamowitą podróż do źródeł rzeczozmęczenia. Odsłaniając jego przyczyny i skutki, pokazuje, jak wyrwać się z pułapki niepohamowanej konsumpcji ku wolności, szczęściu i spełnieniu. Rozwiązanie Wallmana wcale nie jest radykalne! By wyzwolić się od rzeczozmęczenia, wystarczy dokonać przeglądu wyznawanych wartości i skupić się na tym, czego doświadczamy, a nie co posiadamy. To naprawdę działa – przeczytajcie Rzeczozmęczenie i spróbujcie!

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