we have examined some of the simple things that can vastly improve the everyday. From taking a walk to re-reading a good book, the series of articles commissioned for MR PORTER’s The Daily explore the quiet pleasure of discovering something special in the most ordinary of tasks.
Take a walk. Enjoy the view.
Urging us to follow in the wandering footsteps of cultural icons past and present, writer and walking enthusiast Tim Noakes explains the remarkable effects of a contemplative stroll.
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Find a book that’s worth re-reading
Literary editor Sam Leith makes a case for revisiting classic novels we read in our youth, and suggests three iconic books bound to impress.
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Hit the ground running (get up early)
‘They say that the early bird catches the worm. To which most of us reply, “Just 10 more minutes…”.’ Early riser and health editor Jamie Millar extols the benefits of waking up at dawn.
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Sit down and write to someone
Hand-written letters have never made as deep an impression as they do now. Man of letters Mansel Fletcher considers the art of hand-written communication and looks to some of its greatest masters for tips.
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