Johnny Clark
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Johnny Clark
Embrace "yes, and" rather than "no, but" This is a classic communication technique that generally makes conversations flow much more easily. Rather than using "no, but… ," which can make a simple conversation feel combative, try using "yes, and…" For example, replace, "No, but you aren't passive-aggressive at all" with "Yes, and I haven't
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Until they become conscious they will never rebel, and until after they have rebelled they cannot become conscious.
George Orwell • 1984
These are the last days of social media, not because we lack content, but because the attention economy has neared its outer limit — we have exhausted the capacity to care. There is more to watch, read, click and react to than ever before — an endless buffet of stimulation. But novelty has become indistinguishable from noise. Every scroll brings... See more
I also realized that much of what I do in my work is creative work. Writer William Plomer described creativity as “the power to connect the seemingly unconnected.” My work is all about making connections, so part of my transformation was owning and celebrating my existing creativity. Letting go of comparison is not a to-do list item. For most of
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When an organization defines itself by WHAT it does, that’s all it will ever be able to do.
Sinek, Simon • Start With Why: The Inspiring Million-Copy Bestseller That Will Help You Find Your Purpose
“Now, let me ask you: do you have any idea what I would like to do right now?” “I can’t imagine.” “Well, first of all, I want to
Haruki Murakami • Norwegian Wood
“That song can make me feel so sad,” said Naoko. “I don’t know, I guess I imagine myself wandering in a deep wood. I’m all alone and it’s cold and dark, and nobody comes to save me.
Haruki Murakami • Norwegian Wood
