via HBR.org by Tony Schwartz on 3/8/11
Do you have the feeling, as I do, that in the tsunami of everyday life, we're getting too much of stuff we don't need, and not enough of what we do? Herewith my first set of suggestions about how to redress the imbalance:
WE NEED LESS: | WE NEED MORE: |
Information | Wisdom |
Shallow billionaires | Passionate teachers |
Self-promotion | Self-awareness |
Multitasking | Control of our attention |
Inequality | Fairness |
Sugar | Lean protein |
Action | Reflection |
Super sizes | Smaller portions |
Private jets | High-speed trains |
Calculation | Passion |
Experts | Learners |
Blaming | Taking responsibility |
Judgment | Discernment |
Texting | Reading |
Anger | Empathy |
Output | Depth |
Constructive criticism | Thank-you notes |
Possessions | Meaning |
Righteousness | Doing the right thing |
Answers | Curiosity |
Long hours | Longer sleep |
Complaining | Gratitude |
Sitting | Moving |
Selling | Authenticity |
Cynicism | Realistic optimism |
Self-indulgence | Self-control |
Speed | Renewal |
Emails | Conversations |
Winning | Win-win |
Immediate gratification | Sacrifice |
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