Work without love
“Work without love is slavery.” ― Mother Teresa
Milton Glaser: Good Life Project
“When you do something that’s guaranteed to succeed, you close the door to the […]
The Most Astounding Fact
Astrophysicist Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson was asked by a reader of TIME magazine, “What is the most astounding fact you can share with us about the Universe?” This is his answer.
Creating an Environment for Creativity & Empowerment
A wonderful talk by Mailchimp co-founder Ben Chestnut on creating an environment for creativity and empowerment.
Conversations
“The true spirit of conversation consists more in bringing out the cleverness of others than in showing a great deal of it yourself; he who goes away pleased with himself and his own wit is also greatly pleased with you.” - Jean de La Brùyere
Clients + Designers
“Many people believe that great designers get great clients. It’s the other way around.” — Seth Godin
The Art of Conversation
“The power of preserving silence is the very first requisite to all who wish to shine, or even please in discourse; and those who cannot preserve it, have really no business to speak. … The silence that, without any deferential air, listens with polite attention, is more flattering than compliments, and more frequently broken for [...]
Always Do Right
“Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” — Mark Twain
What To Do When Lost in The Woods
Simple rules to follow when you’re lost in the woods, literally and creatively. 7 Lessons on the Creative Life from the U.S. Forest Service Its lessons, distilled: Finding oneself is the test of man. Merely being out of sight of others in a strange forest gives a man the creeps — a natural feeling but [...]