Carl Honoré
carlhonore.bsky.social
Carl Honoré
@carlhonore.bsky.social
Voice of the SLOW Movement. Ageism disruptor. Bestselling author (36 languages). TED Talker (twice). Powered by hockey, humour and healthy food.
Delivering two public talks in southern Alberta next week.

February 9: Medicine Hat
February 10: Airdrie

Then hitting the Calgary Teachers' Convention on February 12...
February 5, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Next stop...Davos!

Will be on stage speaking about the surprising power of slowness in a fast world. How slowing down can make us:

⌛️Happier and healthier
⌛️More creative and productive
⌛️Closer to one another
⌛️Kinder to the planet

What will the Davos crowd make of SLOW? Watch this space...
January 16, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Can't wait to return to Edmonton, Alberta (my hometown!) to keynote at the Children's Autism Services annual convention ...

DATE: January 30, 2026

INFO + TICKETS:
tinyurl.com/bde42czz

VIDEO INTRO:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zpr...

See you there?
conference video general
YouTube video by Childrens Autism
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January 8, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Keynoting in Calgary next month!

WHEN: February 12, 2026
WHERE: Calgary City Teachers' Convention

THEME: To thrive in a fast world, children need to slow down...

#inpraiseofslow #inpraiseofslowness #theslowfix #slowparenting #sloweducation #slowfamilies #slowkids #childhood
January 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Check out my message for the festive season: tinyurl.com/hftxsaed
December 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
¡Les deseo a todos una hermosa Navidad llena de la mejor lentitud!
December 23, 2025 at 11:06 AM
In Praise of Slow(ness)...the little book that could.

@neilpasricha.bsky.social just published his Very Best Books I Read in 2025 list.

www.neil.blog/articles/the...
December 16, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Looking forward to returning to my native Alberta for a four-date speaking tour in early 2026...

January 30: Edmonton
February 3: Airdrie
February 5: Edmonton
February 10: Medicine Hat

More details to come ....
November 25, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Spoiler Alert: the number one reason has something to do with slowness...

vegoutmag.com/travel/n-t-7...
7 quiet reasons retirees are choosing Greece over Spain or Portugal
More retirees are quietly choosing Greece over Spain or Portugal, and it’s not just for the sunshine or sea views. Greece offers something deeper — a slower pace of life, affordable living, excellent ...
vegoutmag.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Entrevista de lujo en Aprender de Grandes...

Hablamos del poder sorprendente de la lentitud en un mundo veloz. De cómo canalizar la nueva longevidad y superar el edadismo. De la magia de un buen asado.

Y mucho más....

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kceO...
November 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Estaré en Lanzarote para la gala de entrega de premios el 14 de noviembre...🤗

Will be accepting my prize at the gala in Lanzarote on November.

14th....https://www.canarias7.es/canarias/lanzarote/sostenibilidad-innovacion-humana-jameos-agua-20251102232148-nt.html
Sostenibilidad e innovación humana, en Los Jameos del Agua | Canarias7
Bajo el lema 'La magia de estar vivos', la segunda edición del evento rendirá el 14 de noviembre homenaje a figuras internacionales que impulsan «un cambio positivo desde
www.canarias7.es
November 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Recién tuve el privilegio de charlar con Gerry Garbulsky en Aprender de Grandes. Durante la entrevista, Andrés Miguens transformó mis palabras en dibujos maravillosos. 🎨👨🏼‍🎨

El episodio se publica la semana que viene — ¡no se lo pierdan!

#elogiodelalentitud #elogioalalentitud #tortugainterior
October 31, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Fascinating new study shows that looking at paintings is a health tonic. It slows us down, in a good way.

Read my latest Substack for the full story and tips on how to channel the power of art in your own life:

tinyurl.com/4wthrz5b

#slowart #art #tiempodearte #slowartday
Art is good for you, says science
Why looking at paintings might be the best medicine
tinyurl.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
“The world doesn’t need faster engineers. It needs steadier ones ... In software as in life: the right speed is the one that lets you stay human.”

Whether you're an engineer or not, read this brilliant essay on the surprising power of slow in a fast world:

tinyurl.com/4m5ayamz
In Praise of Slow Software Engineering
How to be a better software developer by focussing on the right tempo, not speed
tinyurl.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Back on stage tonight. This time in Coventry, England.

KEYNOTE: Embracing Ageing as an Adventure
WHEN: October 23 at 7pm

More info: www.resonatefestival.co.uk/events/explo...
October 23, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Reposted by Carl Honoré
An Age-Old Question: What Does it Mean to Get Older? @carlhonore.bsky.social is speaking at the Arts Centre and comes recommended by our own Jo Lee, who worked with Carl on her IATL module on Slow Movement @warwickuni.bsky.social
23 October, doors 18.00, talk 19.00, book: tinyurl.com/37fykmu9
October 22, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Too often the very idea of ageing elicits:

😳 Fear
😳 Shame
😳 Guilt
😳 Disgust
😳 Denial

That's starting to change.

Catch me on stage (for FREE!) at the Warwick Arts Centre keynoting on ageing as an adventure:

www.resonatefestival.co.uk/events/explo...
October 17, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Every once in a while I appear on a podcast that forces me to think, think again and then think some more.

3 Books is one such podcast.

The host, @NeilPasricha, is generative thinker, a gentle soul + a generous interviewer. Listen to our chat here:

www.3books.co/chapters/153
Chapter 153: Carl Honoré imparts illuminating insights into intentional idleness — 3 Books with Neil Pasricha
WATCH NOW ON YOUTUBE LISTEN NOW ON APPLE or SPOTIFY
www.3books.co
October 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Read my latest article on why it pays to embrace older workers (as well as younger ones). The future is multigenerational: tinyurl.com/6ttu5v34
October 3, 2025 at 9:51 AM