1. A quote I’m resonating with this week
I was listening to a fascinating interview on the Joe Rogan podcast with Johann Hari (author of the book about addiction, Chasing the Scream and a new book, Lost Connections about depression). Hari was quoting Dr Rita Mangi (sp?) who runs a drug programme in Switzerland where (in addition to treatment and support) they give addicts as much (for instance) heroin as they want (under controlled conditions), right up until the point where they don’t want it any more. Her explanation of why the addicts stop using heroin put me in mind of what I’ve seen happening as people get a deeper understanding of the principles behind clarity. Here’s what she said:
“Peoples lives get better. And as their lives get better, they don’t want to be anaesthetised so much.”
2. An important interview about clarity, parenting and autism
I’ve been wanting to do this interview for ages, so I was really excited to sit down with my dear friend, Louise Storey to discuss her journey with the principles behind clarity. Louise has a background in the software industry but has recently transitioned to doing something she really loves; hosting people and helping create beautiful experiences for them. As well as being a part-time coach and running a guest-house, Louise is the mother of two young children… and one of the interesting things about her is that her son Jack is autistic, so she’s got a unique and enlightening perspective on the challenges that so many people face. As you’ll hear, her realisations go far beyond autism, and are relevant to all parenting and all relationships.
https://www.jamiesmart.com/rmp036/
3. This week’s glimpse of the future
If you’ve been wondering (like I have) what the term ‘quantum computing’ means, this Wired article sets out to answer the questions “What are quantum computers?” and “How do they work?” Needless to say, it’s a taster rather than a complete explanation 😉 http://www.wired.co.uk/article/quantum-computing-explained
4. Something I’m learning as much as I can about
I love Martin Scorcese’s movies, and I’ve long been aware of the role that his editor, Thelma Schoonmaker, plays in bringing his vision to life. I recently heard her interviewed by Alec Baldwin on his ‘Here’s The Thing’ show and it was utterly fascinating. Well worth listening to, whether you’re into film or not. It’s a beautiful story of someone following her passions. https://www.wnycstudios.org/story/thelma-schoonmaker-scorseses-secret-weapon/
5. This week’s 3 minute miracle
I was around 15 years old when I first heard So Far, a collection of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young’s greatest hits. I was captivated and used to listen to them all the time. There are so many great tracks, and they still sound fresh after all these years. Here’s the classic, Ohio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRE9vMBBe10
That’s it for this week!
Big love
Jamie
Jamie Smart
Sunday Times Bestselling Author, Speaker and Executive Coach
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