The Art of Noticing
Pay attention to what you pay attention to
The Art of Noticing
“If I don’t do it, Prince will.”
That was Michael Jackson’s response when Quincy Jones asked why he was in such a rush to record an idea in the middle of the night.
It wasn’t arrogance. It was urgency.
MJ knew something most creatives forget: great ideas don’t wait. They whisp... See more
instagram.comUltimately, it doesn’t make a difference whether your content originates on the inside or the outside. If a beautiful thought or phrase comes to mind, or if you see a beautiful sunset, one’s not better than the other. Both are equally beautiful in different ways.
Rick Rubin • The Creative Act: A Way of Being: The Sunday Times bestseller
True awareness of our surroundings goes beyond visual perception. It important to engage all five senses – sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch – to gain a more complete and richer understanding of the world around us.
Beyond Visual Information:
While sight is a powerful sense, it only provides a partial view of reality. Relying solely on sight ca
... See moreWhen you collect lots of small data points, you create a “breadcrumb trail” and are more likely to notice overarching trends than if you were to focus only on the most salient experiences. Because of the time stamps, you’ll easily be able to remember where you were. There are no limitations as to what you can include in your field notes. Here are s
... See moreAnne-Laure Le Cunff • Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World
Look for what you notice but no one else sees.
Rick Rubin • The Creative Act: A Way of Being
Epiphanies are hidden in the most ordinary of moments: the casting of a shadow, the smell of a match igniting, an unusual phrase overheard or misheard. A dedication to the practice of showing up on a regular basis is the main requirement.
Rick Rubin • The Creative Act: A Way of Being: The Sunday Times bestseller
I love capturing the simple things, the quiet moments that often go unnoticed. There’s so much beauty in the everyday, in the details that surround us. It reminds me to slow down, look closer, and appreciate life’s little moments. 💛
#SimpleJoys #EverydayBeauty #home #delhi #sodelhi #delhigram #photographers_of_india #i... See more
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