Thus, the forces and value systems that are most threatened by this shift are becoming the most coherent and are rising to the top as minority or plurality powers. But they do not represent either the shift, the change, or the future. Paul Hawken changecoherentforce share on social
When asked if I am pessimistic or optimistic about the future, my answer is always the same: If you look at the science about what is happening on Earth and aren't pessimistic, you don't understand the data. Paul Hawken answeraskdatum share on social
The self-owned and -operated business is the freest life in the world. Paul Hawken businessfreelife Change image and share on social
Always leave enough time in your life to do something that makes you happy, satisfied, even joyous. That has more of an effect on economic well-being than any other single factor. Paul Hawken economiceffectfactor Change image and share on social
Really, the proper study of economics is fulfilment, not consumption... It doesn't even matter if it's a green product or a green house... It's still consumption. What matters in this world is the fulfilment of people's needs and the fulfilment of their aspirations. Paul Hawken aspirationconsumptioneconomics share on social
Sustainability, ensuring the future of life on Earth, is an infinite game, the endless expression of generosity on behalf of all. Paul Hawken behalfearthendless Change image and share on social
There is no polite way to say that business is destroying the world. Paul Hawken businessdestroypolite Change image and share on social
Green business is not about tie-dyed T-shirts. It's about transforming the industrial system itself into one that looks at all the connections. Paul Hawken businessconnectiondye Change image and share on social
Don't be put off by people who know what is not possible. Do what needs to be done, and check to see if it was impossible only after you are done. Paul Hawken checkimpossiblepeople Change image and share on social
