Brummet's Conscious Blog

Recommended Resources: Today's recommended resources all evolve around the topic of "sustainable finance and business practices": http://www.ted.com/talks/paul_tudor_jones_ii_why_we_need_to_rethink_capitalism ...Paul Tudor, hedge fund manager and philanthropist, shares his thoughts on the concept of "justness" in the realm of capitalism. --     http://www.ted.com/talks/michael_metcalfe_a_provocative_way_to_finance_the_fight_against_climate_change ...In this delightfully wonky talk, financial expert Michael Metcalfe suggests we can use an unconventional monetary tool to fund a global commitment to a green future. -- http://www.ted.com/talks/steve_howard_let_s_go_all_in_on_selling_sustainability “Sustainability has gone from a nice-to-do to a must-do.” Steve Howard, the chief sustainability officer at a megastore, talks about his quest to sell eco-friendly materials and practices — b...

-- Quote of the Day --  "At first, people refuse to believe  that a strange new thing can be done,   then they begin to hope that it can be done,  then they see that it can be done –  then it is done and all the world  wonders why it was not done centuries ago.” ~ Francis Burnett --  Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --   * Airs live @ 10-11 AM (Pacifc)  - all episodes are archived indefinitely within moments after they air live, and are available for you to listen to later on at any time of day.     Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144   Chigago-based university lecturer, author of 4 books, investment and money expert Ann Logue is here to explain how investing works - and doesn't work. We’ll learn how to make better decisions with...