After yesterday’s lists from Umair Haque, who I had the pleasure of meeting once a long while ago. I thought I’d share a couple more of his lists of Twitter knowledge. Here a couple which caught my eye and had me retweeting earlier in the week.
I’m going to do five quick points on stuff many Americans think is science fiction, but isn’t 🙂 17:13:23
- In London, I can walk down the street, visit the doctor, and get healthcare. Free!! It’s not science fiction 🙂
- In Europe, I can take trains across the continent, that are effectively faster than taking planes. Cheap!! It’s not science fiction.
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In Australia, I can go take a walk and see happy people. Smiling!! Having fun!! Because they have nice lives. It’s not sci-fi 🙂
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In Paris, I can hit the bistro on nearly any corner, get a nice meal, and a bottle of wine. That won’t kill me! It’s not sci-fi.
- In Scandinavia, if I’m homeless, I probably won’t die. I’ll get a place to live and an income. It’s not science fiction.
- In London, in the summer, people leave the office at 5. And sit outside and have beer until the sun goes down. It’s not sci-fi.
- There’s more to life than work. If you’re spending yours on the bullshit of bosses, meetings, and powerpoints, you’re wasting it.
From a few of the questions I use to get when in the states, I can imagine these questions and thoughts will be like sci-fi to some parts of america. Specially like the health care one and of course the beer after work. Very much part of the UK culture which takes some time to adjust and understand. Of course number 7 is great and reminds me of this next list.
I’m going to do five quick bits of life advice. Enjoy 😉 08-23-2013 17:14:52
- The point of life is love.
- You can spend much of your life running away from the fact that the point of life is love. Many people do 🙂
- It takes courage, determination, and a lot of reflection to live the life you want.
- Don’t accept mediocrity. Be awesome.
- Everybody needs to change the world a little bit. Why do you think Bill Gates isn’t golfing all day?
- You can do it. But you have to start 😉
Reflection is something I’ve already starting doing and Adrian did suggest updating my grassroots innovation blog one day soon.
