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The math is simple: if you do what everyone does, you get what everyone gets. If you want different results, you have to diverge.

However, the second you do something different, you become a target. Some people criticize from fear, some from threatened egos, some from genuine concern disguised as caution. But criticism is the easy part.

The hard part

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“You are afraid of it because it is stronger than you; you hate it because you are afraid of it; you love it because you cannot subdue it to your will. Only the unsubduable can be loved.”

― Yevgeny Zamyatin, We

Murakami’s 2017 exhibition at MCA titled “The Octopus eats its Own Leg” was a sold-out showing of his most influential works (Blay, 2018). The saying “Octopus Eats its Own Leg” refers to a situation where an octopus self-cannibalises to survive dire times, knowing the leg will grow back (Murakami et all, 2017). In the context of Murakami’s work,

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The significance of the shift from “generalized media” to “personalized media” cannot be overstated. Our digital worlds will soon be tailored to our interests in unfathomable ways. On the one hand, personalized experiences are likely to make marketing more effective. Brands have a precious opportunity to make us all feel “known” in our every... See more

It’s all connected: the relationships you nurture, the hobbies you pursue, your travels, your daily life. You’ll stumble, feel exhausted, and be hard on yourself. But your patience and persistence will ultimately pay off. Leaning into that discomfort and pushing yourself, whether it’s setting aside an hour to write, reworking a painting again and... See more

Little things don’t have big signs on them

At sixteen, Mike Nichols’s girlfriend’s parents gave him tickets to a Broadway play that turned out to redirect the course of his life. In college, a chance interaction with a cafeteria busboy led to him attending weekly improv workshops, where he soaked up practices and principles of creativity and

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