The subtle art of stepping into an idea — Martin Weigel
While we’re busy with the tactical stuff, we often skip the important first step—of reflecting deeply about the reason our idea or project needs to exist and the change we’re trying to create. This first step is harder than it seems, because asking these deeper questions makes us feel vulnerable to failure. We’d rather press on unenlightened, doing
... See moreBernadette Jiwa • Story Driven: You don't need to compete when you know who you are
Whether we start with our own ideas or the answers handed to us from others, the real trick is to contextualize those possibilities. Thus, the question becomes: do you know your context well enough to do so?
Jay Acunzo • Break the Wheel: Question Best Practices, Hone Your Intuition, and Do Your Best Work
Our practice begins with the imperative that we embrace a different pattern, a pattern that offers no guarantees, requiring us to find a process and to trust ourselves. As Susan Kare, designer of the original Mac interface, said, “You can’t really decide to paint a masterpiece. You just have to think hard, work hard, and try to make a painting that
... See moreSeth Godin • The Practice
interesting ideas normally come from the slow accumulation of related thoughts, questions and ponderings.
Russell Davies • Do Interesting: Notice. Collect. Share. (Do Books Book 36)
Start with an ambitious, high-potential idea, but challenging and full of ambiguities — the rough shape of a nascent great idea. It typically isn’t new, but solves many problems in a simpler, more intuitive way. It ignites people’s curiosity and self-motivation. At the end, it should seem “obvious” so that others want to copy, because there aren’t ... See more