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Doris Lessing on reading:
“There is only one way to read, which is to browse in libraries and bookshops, picking up books that attract you, reading only those, dropping them when they bore you, skipping the parts that drag – and never, never reading anything because you feel you ought, or because it is part of a trend or a movement. Remember that
... See moreWhen Trevor Noah was young, one thing his mum did was she never gave him a hiding whenever he told the truth, even when he had done something worth punishing.
This made him see life from a perspective of you-cannot-go-wrong-telling-the-truth and internalized always telling the truth. May not seem like much until you realize there are lots of kids
... See more“I don’t think we talk enough about the in betweens. The part when you know you want to change something but don’t yet know how, don’t yet feel strong enough, don’t yet know what your first step is. So to the people in the in betweens, don’t be disheartened, don’t give up. You’ve done the hard part. Now just take it one small step at a time.
– allyi
people new to design tend to confuse an idea for the expression of an idea. Ideas are easy, because they don't rely on specifics. Expressing ideas is incredibly difficult, because doing it well requires a deep understanding of the medium that is only possible by having worked in it, such as understanding which methods to use where, identifying... See more
Nick Punt • Learning Product Design
I once randomly observed that “God is in the details” and said it. Seeing that learning out in the world is something.
Be Very Careful About The Way You Craft Your Narrative
“Notice,” Michael Lewis suggests, “the effect the stories people tell about themselves have on their lives. If you listen to people, if you just sit around and listen, you’ll find there are patterns in the way they talk about themselves.” Some people are always the victim in the stories they... See more
“Notice,” Michael Lewis suggests, “the effect the stories people tell about themselves have on their lives. If you listen to people, if you just sit around and listen, you’ll find there are patterns in the way they talk about themselves.” Some people are always the victim in the stories they... See more
SIX at 6: A Reign of Error, Good And Bad Air, Second Opinions, Running Out Of Luck, Phoebe Buffay, and The Effect Of Your Narrative
Few months ago, I saw a guy who looked like someone I've seen before. Knew he reminded me of a certain actor. Was on the tip of my tongue but just couldn't put my finger on it. Kept trying to think on it to no avail. Oh well. Dropped the thought and moved on
Completely forgot about it until yesterday when I walk by a TV... See more
dux.comA lesson I need to learn: It's ok to disappoint other people if you avoid disappointing yourself.
