The Simplicity Principle

"It's the question of our modern times: how to recapture simplicity in our lives so we can once again connect with ourselves. And in this book our Editor-at-Large Julia Hobsbawm has given us an answer: by using the shape and pattern of nature. Her six-word mantra - Keep it Simple, Learn From Nature - shows us how we can use the power of the world around us to change our lives for the better." * Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive Global *
"Julia Hobsbawm, that Queen Bee of public intellectual thought, shows us how move from the complex to the simple, improving our lives in the process. Read and reap the benefit!" * Professor Heather McGregor, Heriot-Watt University, Executive Dean, Edinburgh Business School, aka "Mrs Moneypenny" the Sunday Times *
"Totally original, beautifully written" * Matthew d'Ancona, Editor Partner, Tortoise Media *
"I devoured this terrific book. In a world jammed up with the hectic pace of life The Simplicity Principle shows an easy roadmap back to calm and control." * Bruce Daisley, former European Vice President, Twitter and author of The Joy of Work and host of the UK number 1 business podcast Eat Sleep Work Repeat *
"An excellent book. Simplicity will be one of the key themes of the 2020s. Many aspire to it, but few achieve it. This book shows the way, simply." * Sir Anthony Seldon, Vice-Chancellor, University of Buckingham, historian and political commentator *
"Julia Hobsbawm's insightful and practical book gives us simple but highly effective tools to calmly navigate life and flourish in the age of complexity." * Louise Chester, Founder, Mindfulness at Work *
"Julia Hobsbawm is a fascinating thinker and in this book she teaches us how to live a clearer, simpler life really thoughtfully." * Johann Hari, author of Lost Connection *
"Overwhelmed magpie mind? Will-power in a tug-of-war with your smartphone? Struggle to say no then drown in commitments? This book is the entertaining and brilliantly researched help I didn't know I needed: until I read it." * Laline Paull, author The Bees *