It often feels like little businesses cannot compete unless they are the cheapest option out there. Good companies don't aim for cheapness.

The Dalai Lama once said, "Simplicity is extremely important for happiness." I have come to find that there is more happiness to be found in the lives of a small farmer, a poor fisherman, and a dedicated mother, than in the wealthiest circles of society. I haven't done any research. I don't have any facts. I have simply seen it time and time again in my travels. So this morning, I ask myself: What am I missing out on because I cannot (refuse to) keep my life simple? For those