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Cultivate Curiosity
Having the library of Alexandria in our pockets has dulled, rather than heightened, our senses. Despite unprecedented access to information, there is a sluggish incuriosity, a giving of the self to the algorithm that feeds us information, rather than allows us to search for it.
Yet curiosity, at its core, is simple: it is... See more
Having the library of Alexandria in our pockets has dulled, rather than heightened, our senses. Despite unprecedented access to information, there is a sluggish incuriosity, a giving of the self to the algorithm that feeds us information, rather than allows us to search for it.
Yet curiosity, at its core, is simple: it is... See more
Mariam Mahmoud • The Lost Art of Research as Leisure
What is creativity, really?
Too many artists, scientists, and writers talk about their creative process as a blackbox—an ephemeral spark that’s difficult to explain and impossible to predict. But it’s not. Boden is one of the most influential cognitive scientists to think about creativity through a computational lens. Her work is rooted in the... See more
Too many artists, scientists, and writers talk about their creative process as a blackbox—an ephemeral spark that’s difficult to explain and impossible to predict. But it’s not. Boden is one of the most influential cognitive scientists to think about creativity through a computational lens. Her work is rooted in the... See more
Rhea Purohit • A Science-based Guide to Thinking Creatively—With LLMs
Bottom line: being playful isn’t about being silly or goofy. A playful mindset is at the heart of true leadership, innovation, and creativity. If we want to be strong, if we want to have an advantage when it comes to facing our challenges, then we want to pull the stick out of our asses and embrace our ability to find a playful approach to what
... See moreTripp Lanier • This Book Will Make You Dangerous: The Irreverent Guide For Men Who Refuse to Settle
- Walking , Henry David Thoreau
- Reveries of the Solitary Walker , Jean-Jacques Rousseau
- Ki (Trees), Kōda Aya
- Méditations poétiques , Alphonse de Lamartine
- A Field Guide to Getting Lost , Oristelle Bonis et Rebecca Solnit
- Pilgrim at Tinker Creek , Annie Dillard
- The Gardener and His Master , Jean de La Fontaine
- A Philosophy of Walking ,
Henry David Thoreau • Rêveries d'un Promeneur Averti
Negotiate in their world. Persuasion is not about how bright or smooth or forceful you are. It’s about the other party convincing themselves that the solution you want is their own idea. So don’t beat them with logic or brute force. Ask them questions that open paths to your goals. It’s not about you.
Tahl Raz • Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It
Brand positioning boils down to one thing: Differentiation. And one way to be different is by aligning with a unique set of values. AND1 did this, aligning with the values of streetball: attitude and creativity. Nike, meanwhile, aligned with elitism and rigidity.
Eddie Shleyner • Very Good Copy: 207 Micro-Lessons on Thinking and Writing Like a Copywriter
If you want to be the best in the world, don’t start by trying to create the best product or service. Start by figuring out how people want to feel.
Bernadette Jiwa • Marketing
