“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 world. Protests are useful mostly to the extent that they mobilize people to participate in the follow-up meetings to realize the protest’s goals.”
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 wasted.”
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“Complaining isn’t a strategy.” — Jeff Bezos
“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, film, and internet) has followed the same pattern.
They begin as open, utopian, communication platforms and become monopolized and controlled by small cartels.
The book is an incredible look at the history of media and offers a lot to think about with regard to where the internet is headed.
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 fewer tricks and more truth.”
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 before rigorous experimental evaluation of it became possible.”
How To Master Your Laundry
“You should always wash your jeans inside-out, since washing and drying processes are abrasive and could cause them to fade.”
How Facebook Personality Quizzes Helped Trump Win
“Our smartphone is a vast psychological questionnaire that we are constantly filling out, both consciously and unconsciously.”
7 Things You Should Do Every Day After Work
“For the next 30 days, devote just 60 minutes of your time after work to the best opportunity in your life. Nothing else. Zero distractions.”