Carl Honore

Carl Honoré is a renowned Canadian author, speaker, and advocate of the Slow Movement. Born in 1967 in Scotland and raised in Canada, Honoré initially worked as a journalist, reporting from across Europe and South America. His transition to authorship was inspired by a realization that modern life’s obsession with speed was counterproductive. He gained international recognition with his bestseller "In Praise of Slow" (2004), a powerful critique of the cult of speed and a passionate call to decelerate and embrace more mindful living.

Throughout his career, Honoré has become a leading voice promoting slower, deeper, and more connected approaches to work, parenting, and aging. His other notable works include "Under Pressure", which examines the over-scheduling of children, and "Bolder", which rethinks aging in a youth-obsessed world. He has been featured in major media outlets and has spoken at TED and the World Economic Forum, where his ideas resonate with individuals and organizations seeking balance and purpose in a fast-paced world.

Carl Honoré’s ideas are often encapsulated in powerful quotes. One of his most famous sayings is: "Speed is fun, sexy and an adrenaline rush. But it's not sustainable." Another insightful quote includes: "The great benefit of slowing down is reclaiming the time and tranquility to make meaningful connections—with people, with culture, with work, with nature, with our own bodies and minds." Through these words, Honoré continues to inspire a global audience to reconsider the value of time and the art of living well.