"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 <b>Julia Hobsbawm</b> 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
"<b>Julia Hobsbawm</b>, 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 <b><i>The Simplicity Principle</i></b> 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
"<b>Julia Hobsbawm's</b> 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
"<b>Julia Hobsbawm </b>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
- Chapter - 00: Introduction;
- Section - ONE: Hexagon thinking’s six principles;
- Chapter - 01: KISS – Keep it simple;
- Chapter - 02: The individual snowflake;
- Chapter - 03: Playing for time;
- Chapter - 04: Networks – Build your hive;
- Chapter - 05: Knowledge;
- Chapter - 06: Saturn Saturdays – Rest;
- Section - TWO: Hexagon doing;
- Chapter - 07: Checklist chapter – From thinking to doing;
- Chapter - 08: Time zones;
- Chapter - 09: Be the bee – Individuality;
- Chapter - 10: The network effect;
- Chapter - 11: Knowledge dashboards;
- Chapter - 12: On the sixth day – Rest