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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