One Saturday a friend who lives on Nob Hill in S.F. drove a zipcar over to visit me in Sausalito. He was eager to tell me about his trip to Istanbul, paid for by renting out his spare bedroom. Earlier that morning, via a freecycle posting, a stranger picked up some clay pots I’d set [...]
“The bottom-up world is to be the great theme of this century.” ~ Matt Ridley
Nobody can know everything, nor do everything well.
Yet you can know someone who does – or know somebody who knows somebody who does.
And that may be the secret to staying sought-after in this increasingly complex and connected world.
In fact, next to [...]
What makes a community abundant in this new new normal world? In this uncertain economy where budgets of local governments and non-profit budgets will continue to get slashed, it is especially heartening to read the mutual-reliance message inherent in this book.
How Communities Can Run Leaner and Better
Rather than rely solely on outsiders and related funding [...]
What can we do better together? For greater accomplishment, adventure and friendship let's harness the power of us. Share ways to thrive in this next chapter of your life with others. (more...)
