Make Positivity Louder
“What’s happening is the small minority of people that are mad, and angry, and hateful, and dark are much louder than the big percentage of us that are happy, a...
Category: Self Improvement
Why We Fear Terrorism More Than We Should
“Americans are more afraid of terrorism than they are of guns, despite the fact that guns are 3,210 times more likely to kill them.”
The Death of Objectivity
“We can check our facts, tell the truth, and hold the line without pretending that there is no ethical basis to the work that we do.”
Approval Is Overrated
“A lot of people look for feedback in their hobbies, but they seek only approval at their jobs.”
How To Protest Effectively
“Protests can energize people and overawe governments. But it is the steady and often tedious work of organization that sustains democracy — and can change the ...
10 Tips For The Next Generation Of Artists From Two Legendary Musicians
“Every relationship, obstacle, interaction, etc. is a rehearsal for the next adventure in life. Everything is connected. Everything builds. Nothing is ever wast...
“The Master Switch” Is A Book Worth Recommending
Tim Wu’s The Master Switch: The Rise and Fall of Information Empires is based on a fascinating premise: Every era of information technology (phone, radio, TV, f...
Why We’ve Got No Protest Music
“Everybody’s so busy struggling, they don’t want to take any steps that might hold them back.”
5 Ways Brands Will Change In 2017
“Brands will be stripped down to their essential parts, their narratives made simpler and more transparent. Honesty will reign. Successful branding will have fe...
Willpower Is A Dangerous, Old, False Idea
“Willpower may simply be a pre-scientific idea — one that was born from social attitudes and philosophical speculation rather than research, and enshrined befor...