Connected Time

I stepped away from working in the corporate world in 2014. The initial plan was to scale back my expenses and live conservatively off my invested capital. To focus my time and energy on things that were abundant and low-priced (like reading, writing, and spending time with people). 

I became a universal basic income activist. Understanding the concept of “giving money directly”, and cutting out the expense involved in giving advice and imposing your world view. As Rutger Bregman says, “Poverty is not a lack of character, it is a lack of cash” (See “Utopia for Realists”). 

What we all need is a solid foundation to work from with a lack of fear. Like attachment theory with child psychology. Healthy kids are happy to explore, because they know they have somewhere safe to go back to when they get hurt. 

Each time something goes wrong, their confidence increases, because they know they will be fine. They know they will be looked after. With something as basic as a cuddle. Fundamental security seeps into their bones, changing their perception of risk and the way they make decisions. Whatever happens, I will go on. 

That immediately increases the length of time your decisions involve. Sparking the most powerful investment tool... connected time.

Rupert with Time