Courtney Junkmail
@courtneylh
Courtney Junkmail
So let me propose a somewhat crude distinction between 2 kinds of art:
- Art consumed as a commodity , or used to sell a product. For many people, these kinds of works might not qualify as “art” at all, because they’re not intended to create an autonomous aesthetic experience. Their aesthetic qualities are often subservient to a functional purpose.
Celine Nguyen • Good Artists Copy, Ai Artists ____
I can’t encourage you enough to find ways to connect with people who inspire or impress you in some way. Any time I hear a story about someone participating in an outlandish and fun antic, I find a way to get in touch so we can hang out. Creating the practice of curating your community of friends will give you a life that is nothing short of
... See moreJon Levy • The 2 AM Principle
Pinpoint people you share a purpose with, do something together, and get them talking.
Kai Elmer Sotto • Get Together: How to build a community with your people
On Finding Your People:
I’m told I have an unusual talent for finding wonderful people. Below is my strategy for having a rich social life in any large city
Disclaimer: This will require you acting in a way that is not normal. You may need to decide whether you want to be normal yet lonely or unusual yet... See more
Tyler Altermanx.comFollowing are ten foolproof ways to nurture your community that have served me.
- be present and listen
- take initiative and be accountable
- eat together: communal dinner with questions prepped ahead of time
- give gifts
- inspire fun, play, and adventure
- design spaces for belonging: “Designing intentional spaces is at the root of belonging. It’s the physical
Radha Agrawal • Home - BELONG: Find Your People, Create Community, and Live a More Connected Life
On a cold Monday in December, 65 people were gathered for Reading Rhythms, an event that bills itself as “not a book club” but “a reading party.” The parties, which began in May, take place on rooftops, in parks and at bars. The premise is simple: Show up with a book, commit to vanquishing a chapter or two and chat with strangers about what you’ve... See more