Happiness doesn't have to cost the Earth…


Statistician Nic Marks asks why we measure a nation’s success by its productivity – instead of by the happiness and well-being of its people. He introduces the Happy Planet Index, which tracks national well-being against resource use (because a happy life doesn’t have to cost the earth).

“I know there are challenges ahead, there may be trouble ahead, but I fear no one. I don’t care. I have been to the mountain top, and I have seen the Promised Land.” – Martin Luther King

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The hidden influence of social networks

“…the spread of good and valuable things is required to sustain and nourish social networks. Similarly, social networks are required for the spread of good and valuable things like love and kindness and happiness and altruism and ideas.” – Nicholas Christakis

Hat tip to uberVU

People don't buy what you do, they buy why you do it.

Simon Sinek has a simple but powerful model for inspirational leadership all starting with a golden circle and the question “Why?” His examples include Apple, Martin Luther King, and the Wright brothers.

If, after watching that video, you’re wondering what I believe in then read this, or this or maybe even visit the hiproject and discover why I truly believe that social media is the universal good that will make the world a better place.

Huge thank you to @scottgould for making me aware of this great TED talk.