nicole

[1:18] The 3 Part Split

The culture they have and that Evan tries to cultivate there is like “I don’t care what other people have done in the past. We’re doing things our way here.” Which I think you really got to admire, it’s what’s gotten Snapchat to where it is.

Even with the short films, but especially with Toy Story, they embraced the limitations of the medium and yet delivered a full solution with it, you know, they didn’t skim on emotional connections within their movies. Even when the technology was arguably inferior to both live action and traditional animation, they were able to deliver incredible e... See more

Facebook has integrated, through Instagram, content and distribution within one single company, within one single app or constellation of apps.

We think people want to hear about exciting stuff we did without them (“I went to Budapest!”) when they actually are happier talking about mundane stuff we did together (“Remember when we got stuck in traffic driving to DC?”).

[5:45] Getting comfortable with not accomplishing tasks and using a calendar more as an inspiration and a guide as to what I want to spend my life with tends to be really, really helpful, and I found that going from not putting things in my calendar if I'm afraid I won't complete them because it will really bother me, to actually putting them in my... See more

A uniquely Disney asset is their ability to amplify a franchise.