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In this groundbreaking work, trend forecaster James Wallman explores the phenomenon of Stuffocation, revealing how our abundance of possessions is failing to bring happiness and negatively impacting our planet. Despite owning more than we need—clothes, gadgets, and toys that go unused—many are feeling overwhelmed and stressed by clutter. Wallman observes a growing movement of individuals rejecting excessive consumption, from a telecom executive who sold nearly everything to a family living in a remote cabin. His solution to this clutter crisis emphasizes a shift in values: prioritizing experiences over material goods. Instead of acquiring more items like watches or shoes, he advocates for investing in shared experiences, such as vacations and quality time with loved ones. With compelling insights from psychology, economics, and culture, this book serves as a vital manifesto for change, encouraging readers to pursue happiness and health by embracing a lifestyle of less. Wallman, a journalist and trend forecaster with an impressive background, has contributed to prominent publications and advised major brands. He holds degrees in Classics and Journalism and currently resides in London with his family.

We're all stuffocated. We have more stuff than we could ever need - but it's bad for the planet and it's making us stressed. It might even be killing us. In this groundbreaking book, trend forecaster James Wallman finds that a rising number of people are turning away from all-you-can-get consumption, from the exec who's sold almost everything he owns, to the well-off family who moved to a remote mountain cabin. In Stuffocation, Wallman's solution is to focus less on possessions and more on experiences. It is a manifesto for a vital change in how you live - and it's the one book you won't be able to live without.

"For many of us, our possessions and the lifestyle that goes along with them are causing more stress than happiness--otherwise known as "keeping up with the Joneses" or what Alain de Botton calls "status anxiety." But James Wallman argues that we are approaching a tipping point with regard to materialism. People are turning away from the endless drive to consume in favor of a simpler, more streamlined way of living. The shift is already underway: influential millennials favor Zipcars over owning cars, share music on Spotify, and read e-books rather than accumulating a bulky physical library. Wallman blames our obsession with "stuff" on the original Mad Men who first "created desire" through advertising, with unintended consequences that ripple through our lives today. He interviews anthropologists studying the 21st century clutter crisis, consults with scientists who have linked "stuffocation" to rising cortisol levels and declining psychological wellbeing, and introduces us to the innovators who are already choosing "experience" over "stuff." A paradigm-shifting look at how and why we consume, and an inspiring manifesto for living more with less"--Provided by publisher

Kniha Jak nás věci zahlcují znamená pro fascinující svět předpovídání trendů to samé, co dílo Blink Malcolma Gladwella udělalo pro psychologii. Wallman s pomocí čtivy´ch bizarních příběhů a přesvědčivy´ch příkladů zvedá roušku tajemství, proč dnes žijeme tak, jak žijeme, i proč se naše posedlost věcmi možná brzy změní. Okem sociologa a uchem vypravěče nás autor bere na cestu mezi ty, kdo vědomě nahrazují materialismus tím, co správně nazy´vá experiencialismem, nachází rostoucí trend nového hodnotového systému.

In ‘Tijd en hoe die te besteden’ legt James Wallman ons uit hoe we kunnen voorkomen dat we onze tijd verspillen. Tijd is immers ons kostbaarste bezit. We kunnen dit voorkomen door te begrijpen welke ervaringen vreugde en succes brengen en welke niet. James Wallman legt uit dat het mogelijk is om bewust te kiezen voor goede ervaringen en lege ervaringen te vermijden. O.a. met bruisende weekends en vakanties om op te laden. ‘Tijd en hoe die te besteden’ biedt ons een checklist van 7 punten die ons helpt om meer uit iedere minuut en uit elke dag te halen. Deze checklist is gebaseerd op wetenschappelijk en psychologisch onderzoek. ‘Zelfhulptrend: hoe je beter met je tijd om kan gaan.’ – de Volkskrant James Wallman is trendvoorspeller en commentator voor The New York Times en Financial Times. Hij sprak op o.a. Google HQ in Californië, de London School of Economics en in 10 Downing Street.