TED Talk Tuesday #179:take it slow and savour each moment

Watching TED Talks is a popular pastime at CN&CO. We visit TED.com regularly to clear our heads, have a laugh or get inspired. TED Talks open our minds, spark new ways of thinking and can lead to some very interesting conversations. Each week we pick a favourite and publish it on a Tuesday, because we like how “TED Talk Tuesday” sounds. It’s also a way that the CN&CO team play their part on spreading ideas and helping to make the world a better place. This week’s talk is posted by Colin. Here’s why he chose it:

Everything these days is fast. Fast food. Fast internet. Fast cars. Fast meetings. Even reading, I find myself devouring huge chunks of books as fast as I can just to find out what happens next.

For author Jacqueline Woodson, however, reading is a slow pursuit. She reads with her finger below the line, allowing her savour each and every word. Here’s her story:

Colin is our resident wordsmith. He can write absolutely anything and loves to read, too. He even has his own book club.