thinking_creativity

a common misconception about going deep in a subject and researching it day in and day out is that its novelty will wear off. it doesn't wear off, but your perspective on novelty changes. for a novice, novelty is newness. for an expert, novelty is nuance.

Creativity requires connecting the dots, and connecting the dots requires allowing time for my subconscious to consolidate my ideas and make associations. This means that, from time to time, I need to just stare out the window and do nothing.

This doesn’t feel productive, even though it is.

Perhaps the simplest and best definition of wisdom I’ve heard is “knowing what information is important.” This kind of knowing is not solely done in the intellect. Data is constantly being fed into your unconscious, then cross referenced against your experience.

• You’ll never meet a very successful pessimistic person. If you want to be remarkable, get better at being optimistic.

Human curation is great, for as long as these custodians of culture aren’t completely insulated, which, no different than algorithms, results in a homogeneous culture.

• It is impossible to be curious and furious at the same time, so avoid furious.

• Admitting that “I don’t know” at least once a day will make you a better person.

The only thing objectively cooler than a highly-followed curator exhibiting their top picks is simply having your own opinion.

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