60 Things We Need Less and More Of, What Would You Add?
Love this list from the Harvard Business Review!
| 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 |
I would add: less outrage and more momentum, less lecturing and more listening, less being busy and more sleep, less guilt and more acceptance, less judgement and more celebration
What would you add?
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I completely agree with more thank you notes. Great list.
Less: drivers with cell phones
More: drivers using turn signals
xo,
Suzi
Yes, yes, yes!
More: Chocolate
Less: Body Hatred
Sarah I can completely get behind more chocolate and less body hatred!
Great list! Thanks for sharing.
More: Conscious engagement with others (even within social media)
Less: Distracted or rushed “check-ins”
Great suggestions Elizabeth, I might put this on my self improvement list!
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less criticism, more words of affirmation (encouragement); related to constructive criticism/thank you notes, but different
I completely agree with you Heather!
Fewer cars, more bikes
definitely! I walk and ride my bike as much as I can. Wish more US cities were bike and pedestrian friendly.
Or fewer car lanes, more bike lanes; fewer highways, more bike trials.