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In one of the best Seinfeld standup bits, he points out how we all think the next thing is going to be better. At work, we look forward to the gym. At the gym, we can’t wait to be home. At home, after working all week, we want to go out. Out, it’s late—we’ve got to get back. We’ve got to get up early. Up early, we’ve got to catch a flight. At the
... See moreJoe Brainard’s New Year poem “1970,” quoted in Ron Padgett’s biography:
1970
is a good year
if for no other reason
than just because
I’m tired of complaining
Octavia Butler did not wait to feel inspired before she began. Long before she became one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, she was keeping notebooks that read less like romantic musings and more like a quiet contract with herself. Inside them: daily writing goals, affirmations written and rewritten, reminders to get up early, to... See more
1granaryinstagram.comPerhaps the art of harvesting the secret riches of our lives is best achieved when we place profound trust in the act of beginning. Risk might be our greatest ally. To live a truly creative life, we always need to cast a critical look at where we presently are, attempting always to discern where we have become stagnant and where new beginning might
... See morethe secret of new york is that it only really works at the extremes
not that the rich or the poor have it easy, but the middle is where the city quietly grinds you down. the rich float above the city, insulated by square footage and silence, moving through private doors. the poor learn how to make the city bend. they split rooms and meals and jump
... See moreWhen you sharpen your discernment, you stop being swayed by trends. You stop needing consensus. You stop reacting to every new thing like it’s urgent.
You become someone who builds their own signal—because you know how to listen for it. You know what feels grounded. And you trust that instinct more than the metrics.
You become someone who builds their own signal—because you know how to listen for it. You know what feels grounded. And you trust that instinct more than the metrics.
Taste Is the New Intelligence
Taste is often dismissed as something shallow or subjective. But at its core, it’s a form of literacy—a way of reading the world. Good taste isn’t about being right. It’s about being attuned. To rhythm, to proportion, to vibe. It’s knowing when something is off, even if you can’t fully articulate why.
The people with taste aren’t always the loudest.... See more
The people with taste aren’t always the loudest.... See more
stepfanie tyler • Taste Is the New Intelligence
The conversation around taste tends to focus on what it takes to develop it, but not what it takes to use it and unlock its potential, which is confidence .
Having and developing taste is one thing, but remaining connected to our taste is another. In order to take advantage of our taste, we have to be able to access its insights and guidance, which... See more
Having and developing taste is one thing, but remaining connected to our taste is another. In order to take advantage of our taste, we have to be able to access its insights and guidance, which... See more
Taste as a Function of Confidence
I was a film geek. Film geeks don't have a whole lot of tangible things to show for their passion and commitment to film. They just watch movies all the time. What they do have to show is a high regard for their own opinion. They've learned to break down a movie. They understand what they like and don't like about a film. And they feel that they're
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