Imagination
Salt
Rob Savage’s Salt is a two-minute roller coaster ride of tense visuals and suspense. It features a mother and daughter and demons. And, of course, the salt that keeps the demons away. Both the fan and the end made me jolt.
Excellent all around.
Do the Verb
Austin Kleon talks about titles versus doing the work.
So many people think you have to first call yourself an artist, know who you are and what you’re about, and then you can start making art. No, no, no. You do the stuff first, then you can worry about what it is, who you are. The important thing is the practice. The doing. The verb.His whole point is to forget trying to be a thing and just do the work that needs to be done. Doing the work gets you further than just wanting to be the thing.We aren’t nouns, we are verbs. Forget the nouns, do the verbs.
For me it’s saying I’m a writer, but haven’t really written. I mean, I have written and self-published some cool stuff, but I get that imposter syndrome sneaking in sometimes too.
Ultimately, I should just write and forget about being a writer.
You should do the verb too.
A Note from 2030
Seth Godin drops some good advice.
Twelve years from now, your future self is going to thank you for something you did today, for an asset you began to build, a habit you formed, a seed you planted.Even if you’re not sure of where it will lead, today’s the day to begin.
Daily Intentions
I’m being bombarded with news, notifications, and other assorted miscellany, and it’s hurting my head. I can’t wait for this election to end.
I’m reminded of a post on Copyblogger about dealing with distraction and productivity.
Take some time away from the usual flood of news and notifications to think about your daily intentions. Document them somehow — any way that works for you — and make sure you see them through.It’s good to step away from the cacophony of noise and just figure out what you want to do.— Loryn Cole
The Value of Minimalism
Dan Pederson on Minimalism -
The less you own, the less you have to take care of.I get what he’s saying here which is basically be content with what you have because wanting less is a mental increase. He goes on to say the value of minimalism is removing the distractions from your life.The less you own, the less you have to replace.
The less you own, the less money you need to earn.
The less you own, the more time you have for other things (and people).
The less you own, the less things you need to protect.
Minimalism can simplify your life. There’s value in that.
Why Being an Asshole Can Be a Valuable Life Skill
Mark Manson is back with more insight into human behavior. He equates being an asshole to totally committing to being disliked.
Of course, his caveat is being an ethical asshole. I’m not sure that unicorn exists, but Manson makes an argument.
This is Why You Should Hold Fast to Childish Things
John P. Weiss writes and illustrates his thoughts on leaving things undone and reacquaint ourselves with wonder. What do you call people who love good music, books, movies, stage products, company, and conversation?
Happy?
A Goal Without a Plan is a Wish
A goal without a plan is a wish. Time to quit wishing and start planning. Today is as good a day to start.