that kind of luxe just ain't for us; we crave a different kind of buzz
Noodlings on what it means to be luxury
that kind of luxe just ain't for us; we crave a different kind of buzz
“Observing that demand for finer goods serves vastly different purposes and has different origins, Sombart suggests another distinction, namely that between idealistic or altruistic luxury and materialistic, egoistic luxury.
The former refers to expenditure on finer goods for public or ecclesiastical purposes, and he offers a gilded altar as an exa
dea for Impact: You are Rich If You Think You Have Enough
Put the value of money and the pursuit of wealth in perspective.
Money is an opportunity for happiness. Money allows you to do what you please. But don’t fall into the trap of thinking that more money and more material goods will unavoidably make you more happy. A certain amount of money will... See more
Put the value of money and the pursuit of wealth in perspective.
Money is an opportunity for happiness. Money allows you to do what you please. But don’t fall into the trap of thinking that more money and more material goods will unavoidably make you more happy. A certain amount of money will... See more
Nagesh Belludi • You Are Rich if You Think You Have Enough
"Paying rapt attention, whether to a trout stream or a novel, a do-it-yourself project or a prayer, increases your capacity for concentration, expands your inner boundaries, and lifts your spirits, but more important, it simply makes you feel that life is worth living." (Winifred Gallagher, Rapt)
"The key to thriving in our high-tech world, they’ve learned, is to spend much less time using technology." (Cal Newport, Digital Minimalism)
There’s a wonderful tension in this observation for any software-based organisation…
Redefining luxury: A review essay
This document explores the conceptual and moral issues surrounding the definition of luxury, examines the rise of "new luxury," and discusses the demand for luxury goods in Asia.
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