In planning for this new year, I came across a great TED talk by Nigel Marsh (Watch the video below). It was introduced to me through a good friend of mine (Rob Ludlow at BackyardChickens.com).
One of the best lines of the whole talk is in Nigel’s summation: “Because if enough people do it, we can change society’s definition of success away from the moronically simplistic notion that the person with the most money when he dies wins, to a more thoughtful and balanced definition of what a life well lived looks like.”
This is a perfect talk to watch as you’re busy making your New Year’s goals. I for one have a very good feeling that 2012 is going to be the best year of my life and the life of my family!
Wishing you peace and blessings in this new, most fantastic year!
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