Category: The Conscious Consumer

Confucius on the Three Ways to Wisdom

Confucius once said,
“By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is the noblest; second, by imitation, which is the easiest; and third, by experience, which is the bitterest.” The wisdom of this ancient sage certainly applies today.… Read More

“My Bad”: Practical Wisdom from Pick-Up Basketball

On the basketball court in the closest local park, fouls happen in every game – and there’s no ref to call them. It’s no big deal, though. Even (especially) when the foul is unintentional, the offender just owns up to… Read More

Kendrick Taylor on Doing the Right Thing

Audio engineering student and navy veteran Kendrick Taylor was on his way to the gym when he sensed something was wrong. He looked to his left and was shocked to see a man robbing an elderly woman. Kendrick could not… Read More

The Dalai Lama Thinks Well-Being Starts With Your Thoughts

This past Saturday Lhamo Dondrub, the 14th Dalai Lama, finished his tour of Boston with a public address at the TD Garden. Two of the themes he touched upon were the necessity of developing peace and happiness in the mind,… Read More

The Wisdom of Motorcycle Maintenance

Robert Pirsig’s “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance” is a famous story exploring value, purpose, and satisfaction. It tells the story of the wisdom we discover for ourselves. I read it a few times in college, for both a… Read More

What Do Witches Have To Do With Terrorists?

Americans have had a long fascination with witches. Popular television shows like Bewitched, Charmed, and Witches of East End (to name just a few of the many shows out there) often provide us with an enchanting escape from the mundane.… Read More

Monica Lewinsky and Media Abuse

By now the affair that got Bill Clinton impeached is well-known. In the late ‘90’s, news of his relationship with Monica Lewinsky broke in the media over a period of months and then years. Before there were any social networks,… Read More

Can Philosophy Bring Wisdom?

Most people respect wise people – but never figure out how they became wise. While not every philosopher is truly wise, the practice of philosophy is very important to developing wisdom in life. Patrick Allan from Lifehacker shares five ways… Read More

Are Friends Good for Your Health?

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association indicates that young and middle-aged survivors of heart attacks are more likely to have a poor recovery if they don’t have a strong social circle. Here is a… Read More

What If a Woman Managed Your Money?

Does gender still play a role in the financial world? People tend to think that gender stereotypes are old-fashioned, and are the hallmarks of prior generations. People feel we are now past that. Yet, do you know what is typically… Read More