The New York Times reports this morning that stocks have now plummeted so far that they reached their permissible limits, and that data on the world’s (not just the U.S. ) economy is pointing to a profound slowdown. Most agree that big changes are ahead. I assume the fabric of our lives will change a [...]
Entries Tagged as 'fear'
Embracing Change
October 24th, 2008 · 1 Comment · lifestyle, simplicity
Tags: change·economics·encouragement·fear·green living·happiness·life·middle class·thrift
Steroids, Courage And Climate Change
January 16th, 2008 · No Comments · sustainability
Doug Glanville has an important editorial in the New York Times today. He’s saying that our culture’s deepest fears drive athletes’ use of steroids, i.e. fear of aging, failure, vulnerability, being replaced, etc.
‘Play without steroids despite your fear’ is his summary advice to players, which is what he reports he did himself as a pro baseball player.
He’s touching into much more than professional sports. Everyone, athletic or not, has to
Tags: aging·athletes·carbon footprint·climate change·culture·Doug Glanville·environment·fear·global warming·steroids
