On Motivation | Are.na Editorial

From Research To Connections: Finding originality and alternative culture requires a new research method, or overall approach. This insight is something I’ve been pondering over for a while now due to my goal of sharing original and thought-provoking ideas with you. But it’s become even more apparent as I researched places to explore, dine at, and ... See more

You can’t just collect information. To feel creatively and intellectually alive, you also need a purpose. It can be achieving mastery of a domain, collecting raw material for a project, curating something for someone as an act of generosity, or collecting inspiration for an essay you’ve been wanting to write.

The biggest compliment for us is when someone describes Are.na as healthy. We want to cultivate a culture about being curious and going deeper when necessary. We think the feeling of, “I’m interested in this weird topic and I’m going to see how far that interest goes” is way better than, for instance, putting up a picture and getting 50 likes or so... See more