The Difference Between A Cook & A Chef: Elon Musk & First Principles
“We’re swimming. We’re f***ing swimming!”
Read MoreElizabeth Gilbert On Disowning People's Reactions
Here is what ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ Author Elizabeth Gilbert has to say on how to navigate the reactions of other people:
Read MoreAnthony Bourdain & The War Against Competency
“A powerful reaction one way or another is infinitely preferable to me than pleasing everybody.”
Read MoreMartha Graham On The Power Of Unique Expression
American modern dancer and choreographer Martha Graham explains why it’s not our job to compare our work to others.
Read MoreThe Genius of Shia LaBeouf
Shia LaBeouf moves through this world with a childlike disconnect from the expectations of others. Here is a look into how his mind works:
Read MoreAre We In Control Of Our Creativity?
Since the Renaissance, we have believed that creativity comes from within, but the ancient Greeks and Romans had a different perspective: creativity comes to us as a spirit. In this TED Talk, Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray Love, tells us how she’s shifted her view on creative genius for the better.
Read MoreFinding Success On Your Own Terms
The following is an excerpt from the commencement address given by author Anna Quindlen to the 1999 class at Mount Holyoke. Here, she speaks about “success on your own terms.” I originally discovered this speech in James Clear’s 3-2-1 Newsletter:
Read MoreMachine Gun Kelly Quarantine Covers
Over the past couple of weeks, Machine Gun Kelly has released three covers: Misery Business by Paramore, Champagne Supernova by Oasis, and Smoke and Drive by Mike Posner. Whatever you think of Machine Gun Kelly, he’s making the most of the quarantine by experimenting with sound, changing settings (He’s recorded in a pool hall, car, and bathroom), and pushing the boundaries of his voice. I love it. Take a listen to all three below:
Read More1000 True Fans: How To Make A Living As Independent Creator (From Kevin Kelly)
The following is an excerpt from an essay written by Kevin Kelly titled 1000 True Fans where Kelly discusses how to build a sustainable fan base and making things happen as a creator:
Read MoreSociety Has Lost The Meaning Of Dance: From The Importance Of Dancing Like An Idiot
The following is an excerpt from Chapter 6 of The Book Of Life titled ‘The Importance Of Dancing Like An Idiot.’ It seems that our society has lost connection to the value in looking like a fool:
Read MoreBoring Friends: A Short, Short Story
The following is a short story by Lydia Davis (this is the entire story) from her book Samuel Johnson Is Indignant:
Read MoreTen Productivity Quotes To Jumpstart Your Day
There’s a heap of motivational quotes on the internet designed for a quick high. Entire industries have sprung from the motivational crack pipe. It’s easy to get caught up in the high of an idea without executing the plan. I’ve gone down the spiral. It can make you feel like you’re getting a lot done without actually doing anything. With that in mind, here are some no-bullshit, applicable quotes that can fuel any creative pursuit without the unproductive, motivational dream state. These quotes are pulled from the Productivity Planner, which I use daily:
Read MoreJames Clear's Top Ten Tweets Of 2019 (Author of Atomic Habits)
James Clear is the author of the NYT best-seller Atomic Habits and also puts out a great newsletter called “3-2-1” (read by over 500k people). Here are James’ top ten tweets of 2019:
Read MoreSome Insight to Shopify's Success and The 80 Hour Work Week: A Twitter Thread by Shopify's Founder, Tobi Lütke
The following is a twitter thread written by Tobi Lütke, founder of Shopify, on workplace dynamics, the reasons for Shopify’s success, creativity, and more.
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