field notes on being a creative [pt. 1]

Artists need to commit to a creative life more than painting. Philosophers need to commit to the pursuit of wisdom more than studying Nietzsche or Hegel. Designers need to commit to designing their world more than choosing between Graphic Design or Web Design. It’s about committing to one holistic direction whilst making sure that it awakens the li... See more

Allow yourself to go down rabbit holes

A rabbit hole is not a distraction. A rabbit hole is your brain trying to tell you to pay attention to something you’re curious about. Ignore algorithmic rabbit holes.

If you see something, save something

Pay attention to what feels resonant to you. Save breadcrumbs and build a path for yourself to walk down la... See more

Taste requires originality. It invokes an aspirational authenticity. Writer George Saunders calls this “achieving the iconic space,” and it’s what he’s after when he meets his creative writing students. “They arrive already wonderful. What we try to do over the next three years is help them achieve what I call their “iconic space” — the place from ... See more