Robin Harford
@robin
I am a multi-disciplinary artist.
Robin Harford
robinharford.com
When taking notes, only record thoughts you’ve already metabolised, not unprocessed inputs you’ll never use (Westenberg, 2026). No highlighting. No copy and paste. Everything captured must be written in your own words.
Leaving a single grain of rice in a bowl is mottainai because it disregards the labor of the farmer, the water used for growth, and the life of the plant itself.
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Start a blog. Start one because the practice of writing at length, for an audience you respect, about things that matter to you, is itself valuable. Start one because owning your own platform is a form of independence that becomes more important as centralized platforms become less trustworthy. Start one because the format shapes the thought, and
... See moreWhat is that thing that transcends difference? Political difference, ideological difference, race, gender, belief systems, class.
What is it that brings you to a common humanity place?
It's a big challenge. That's my thing, in some way I'm connected to you. Whether I like it or not, and whether I like you or not.
Source: Brene Brown on DOAC
Systems theory explores how components of a system interact and influence each other within an environment. This interconnectedness means that a change in one part can affect the entire organisation, showing that the system's overall performance is shaped by the interactions between its components.
Source: Diary of a CEO: Brene Brown
The author Starhawk has come up with a very helpful way to understand power. She writes about three different kinds of power: power over, power with and power from within. The last two of these are the twin engines that drive all social change movements: people working together and believing in themselves.
Power Over -We’re all very familiar with... See more
Power Over -We’re all very familiar with... See more
The Three Types of Power | Access Press
Power over: controlling/exploiting others.
Power with: collective strength.
Power to: recognising others.
Power within: self-worth.
Source: Brene Brown
Plan your work around your life. - David Hieatt