Go Slow

It’s been a hectic summer. Starting up a business was never going to be less than intense.

But we can’t let time run away with us. That’s not why we traded a 9-9 life in the city for a life of adventure out here.

One of our inspirations in recent years has been the Slow Movement. Carl Honore has trumpeted the merits of taking one’s foot off the gas.

So we reckon it’s a good moment to slow down, take stock, savour the now. And head outdoors.


Bertrand Russell said, “The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper”.

In an effort to whittle our wits, then, we’re temporarily swapping our desks for the wild blue yonder. We’re off to tramp the fells outside our window.

After all. Don’t they say many writers get their best ideas out walking?

Didn’t Plato and Aristotle do their best work in the olive groves?

Yes, it’s time to check in with our inspiration.

And we’ll be looking forward to sharing thoughts and influences more regularly with you this autumn.

We’d also love to hear about things that you think might add to our pool of inspiration. For us, Millican isn’t a cut-and-dried business. It’s a way of life. A conversation.

Rhys, Dave & Simon on the roof of Africa

Dave & Simon had the ride of their life last week, being carried up Kilimanjaro by Rhys Jones, intrepid british explorer and mountaineer of world-record fame.

By the age of 20, my main achievement had been to hitch-hike 1000 miles across europe in 24 hours. Rhys however climbed all 7 highest peaks on 7 continents by the age of 20, making him the youngest in the world to do so. Not bad for a half-dutchman ...

More about Dave's climb with Rhys, the charity Cash for Kids and Wave 105.2FM coming up soon.

Simon Chills Out

Matt said:
"After going to the Big Chill Festival to listen to live music (and smuggling various assortments of alcoholic liquids), Simon headed off on a 4663 mile round trip to explore the Caribbean island of Cuba. He visited the bustling capital Havana, Santa Clara and the world heritage site of Trinidad, before laying back to enjoy the white sandy beaches of La Boca."