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September 11, 2016

We're building a mission-driven startup this weekend. On A FARM. AND You're INVITED.

September 11, 2016/ Laurence McCahill
We're building a mission-driven startup this weekend. On A FARM. AND You're INVITED.

This coming weekend we’ll be bringing together a special group of people from around the world for our annual meeting of minds – The Happy Startup Summercamp. 150 people, 300 acres, 3 days.

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September 11, 2016/ Laurence McCahill/
September 05, 2016

A 2 min message from Summercamp past: Just start starting things

September 05, 2016/ Laurence McCahill
A 2 min message from Summercamp past: Just start starting things

As Summercamp is less than 2 weeks away we thought now's a good time to reflect on some wisdom from previous years. Illustration by M.I.Scribe and words by Sanderson Jones.

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September 05, 2016/ Laurence McCahill/
August 05, 2016

12 Steps to Happiness

August 05, 2016/ Jurgen Appelo
12 Steps to Happiness

Jurgen Appelo shares how leaders can manage teams to optimise for happiness

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August 05, 2016/ Jurgen Appelo/ /Source
July 07, 2016

The real cost of building a global community and our search for 1000 true fans

July 07, 2016/ Laurence McCahill
The real cost of building a global community and our search for 1000 true fans

Last summer we took the decision to walk away from our digital agency Spook Studio so we could fully focus our attention on The Happy Startup School, at the time our ‘side hustle’.

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July 07, 2016/ Laurence McCahill/
June 26, 2016

Why breathing and stillness will make me a better leader

June 26, 2016/ Carlos Saba
Why breathing and stillness will make me a better leader

Carlos shares 3 ways he'll be introducing a "welldoing" approach to his work and life in order to calm his mind and find focus as a leader

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June 26, 2016/ Carlos Saba/
June 17, 2016

The Art Of Being Yourself: And The Journey Of A Thousand Conversations

June 17, 2016/ Laurence McCahill
The Art Of Being Yourself: And The Journey Of A Thousand Conversations

“Thanks for letting me be me. Because that’s something that’s not as normal as it should be.” Robert, Netherlands

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June 17, 2016/ Laurence McCahill/
May 27, 2016

Want to build real community? Leave your phones at the door

May 27, 2016/ Laurence McCahill
Want to build real community? Leave your phones at the door

If you want to be happy, develop meaningful relationships, generate next-level ideas and connect with endless inspiration, read on

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May 27, 2016/ Laurence McCahill/
May 23, 2016

Relationships: your biggest investment opportunity

May 23, 2016/ Carlos Saba
Relationships: your biggest investment opportunity

Choose compassion flow not cashflow

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May 23, 2016/ Carlos Saba/
May 16, 2016

Forget Networking. Start Kindworking.

May 16, 2016/ Laurence McCahill
Forget Networking. Start Kindworking.

We’re told that business leaders need to be ruthless, hard-nosed and aggressive if they want to be truly successful.

But we've been told a lie. 

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May 16, 2016/ Laurence McCahill/
May 03, 2016

Of Alps and Attitude

May 03, 2016/ Haje Jan Kamps
Of Alps and Attitude

How spending a week with a group of visionary nutters spurred me to make some big changes.

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May 03, 2016/ Haje Jan Kamps/
April 18, 2016

Life begins at the end of your comfort zone

April 18, 2016/ Laurence McCahill
Life begins at the end of your comfort zone

And we’re off again..

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April 18, 2016/ Laurence McCahill/
April 01, 2016

The 5 pitfalls preventing you from achieving your dreams

April 01, 2016/ Carlos Saba
The 5 pitfalls preventing you from achieving your dreams

The first step is recognising what's holding you back, the next is implementing these simple hacks to make progress.

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April 01, 2016/ Carlos Saba/
March 15, 2016

Build shit that matters with this startup canvas

March 15, 2016/ Laurence McCahill
Build shit that matters with this startup canvas

We’re told 9 out of 10 startups fail. Here’s how to avoid being just another statistic.

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March 15, 2016/ Laurence McCahill/
March 10, 2016

Supercharging a lifestyle business with impact

March 10, 2016/ Tom Nixon
Supercharging a lifestyle business with impact

Why the best experiential businesses put the lifestyle of the entrepreneur first.

 

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March 10, 2016/ Tom Nixon/
February 25, 2016

You've got to disconnect to reconnect

February 25, 2016/ Fiona Duffy
You've got to disconnect to reconnect

A story to inspire you to get outside, re-centre your thoughts and spark conversation outside of stuffy boardrooms. 

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February 25, 2016/ Fiona Duffy/
February 19, 2016

When You Put In Love, You Get Love Back

February 19, 2016/ Laurence McCahill
When You Put In Love, You Get Love Back

We go where the energy is, where there’s a pull. Little did we know it would take us on a beautiful journey to India with new friends. The universe sure does work in mysterious ways.

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February 19, 2016/ Laurence McCahill/
February 12, 2016

The 20x rule

February 12, 2016/ Fiona Duffy
The 20x rule

If you're only telling a handful of people, you're doing it wrong

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February 12, 2016/ Fiona Duffy/
February 03, 2016

Ditch the Rule Book: It’s Time Business Got Back To Basics

February 03, 2016/ Laurence McCahill
Ditch the Rule Book: It’s Time Business Got Back To Basics

When building your business look to nature, not business thought leaders for the answers

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February 03, 2016/ Laurence McCahill/
nature, startups, free range
January 29, 2016

What does being rich really look like?

January 29, 2016/ Laurence McCahill
What does being rich really look like?

Happy is the new rich, and why money isn't the only metric for success.

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January 29, 2016/ Laurence McCahill/
January 22, 2016

11 steps for running your own personal retreat

January 22, 2016/ Carlos Saba
11 steps for running your own personal retreat

I’ve never been one for New Year’s resolutions but setting some meaningful goals for the year seemed like an important thing to do. Here’s how I did it.

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January 22, 2016/ Carlos Saba/
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A 2 min message from Summercamp past: Just start starting things
Sep 5, 2016
A 2 min message from Summercamp past: Just start starting things
Sep 5, 2016
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12 Steps to Happiness
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12 Steps to Happiness
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The real cost of building a global community and our search for 1000 true fans
Jul 7, 2016
The real cost of building a global community and our search for 1000 true fans
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Why breathing and stillness will make me a better leader
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