The Trap of 'More is Better' with Paul Jarvis

Paul Jarvis reads from his book, Company of One: Why Staying Small is the Next Big Thing for Business.

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Season 2, Episode 7 of 'Written, Spoken' discusses Paul's work on the Internet for 20 years, starting out as a web designer and helping shape brands and projects for titans of industry, sports icons, and global brands. Ten years ago, he and his wife decided to leave city living—and the fast, busy lifestyle that came with it—behind, Paul reconnected with his true goals as a business owner: staying small, and not getting sucked into the trap of thinking that more is better.

In this interview, Paul and Dave discuss the core ideas of his book and how his personal and professional journey informed his new philosophy, including:

Why some forms of growth can actually reduce your resilience and your autonomy in business and in lifeThe #1 biggest change Paul has witnessed in his 20 years of working on the InternetHis book-writing journey and why Paul, a prolific writer, considers himself a "sell-out" when it comes to writing

Paul is a designer, podcaster, and author who makes simple and humane products. Paul has worked with professional athletes like Steve Nash and Shaquille O’Neal, corporate giants like Microsoft and Mercedes-Benz, and entrepreneurs with online empires like Danielle LaPorte and Marie Forleo.

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