mantras

I like the term generalist, it’s one of the best descriptions of my career(s) and also a good representation of something I see as vital: being able to understand different domains and translate between them.

Patrick Tanguay • Generalists

Almost everything that is meaningful, beautiful, life-affirming, empowering, transformational, true—it can’t be reached by shortcuts. But what we can do is make the longcuts walkable, put out footbridges and stairs, and a table where the ocean comes into view.

Henrik Karlsson • On Shortcuts and Longcuts

Talking or writing about the things you're interested in is a good way to generate new ideas. When you try to put ideas into words, a missing idea creates a sort of vacuum that draws it out of you. Indeed, there's a kind of thinking that can only be done by writing.

Paul Graham • How to Do Great Work

if you come across an explanation of vulnerability that doesn’t include setting boundaries or being clear on intentions, proceed with caution. Vulnerability for vulnerability’s sake is not effective, useful, or smart.

Brené Brown • Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.

Always stick to what makes you weird, odd, strange, different. That’s your source of power.

Robert Greene twitter.com

Poet Marianne Moore offers a simple life strategy: "I've made it a principle not to be over-influenced by minor disappointments."

similarly - don’t be over-influenced by awkwardness

Someone who is secure is also consistent: they’re the same person in front of everyone because they’re comfortable being authentic. They don’t have to change masks between people because they don’t feel the need to impress others by pretending to be someone they’re not.

Sherry x.com

Miles Davis // "Man, sometimes it takes you a long time to sound like yourself."

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