Live Creatively
Dark Side of the Lens is an amazing short film that captures the wonder of nature. Beautiful.
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Be Mindful
When you’re feeling stressed or anxious try this: Imagine carrying two heavy cases wherever you go. Of course, they’ll get in the way and make your arms and back ache. But because they belong to you, you can’t just leave them somewhere. Now imagine if one day someone says “you can leave your cases right […]
Learn to be Humble
‘Don’t forget, a human sound is also a wave and it could have an impact as strong as a tsunami…’ Introducing the Hope Cafe. Wonderful. Directed/Edited/Shot by Mackenzie Sheppard mackenziesheppard.net
Jeff Harris
Jeff Harris started out from writing in a journal, a common new year’s resolution to many which he said ends up to dust after a month or two, he then switched to taking photos which takes less time to do and more creative in a sense. He started taking self-photos in 1999 armed with an Olympic […]
The Trouble with Self Development
The Secret has a lot to answer for. Firstly, it’s sold well over 21 million copies so it’s far from a secret now. Secondly, it doesn’t work. The Secret gives the impression that if you think about something for long enough and will it hard enough then it will magically appear in front of you. […]
Frank Chimero
This Do Lectures talk by graphic designer, teacher and writer Frank Chimero is wonderfully titled: Do Things the Long, Hard, Stupid Way. Warning: This talk contains optimism. And it’s contagious. Frank Chimero’s inspirational talk on the long, hard, stupid way. And why we all should pursue it.
Roadside Attractions
Here’s a great lesson courtesy of our friends in Norway in appreciating the journey as much as the destination. In 2005, Norway began building “national tourist routes” along its particularly scenic areas, laying down quality standards for the roads to retain this status, and constructing more than 100 rest areas. But these aren’t your typical […]
Change My Thinking
This is a bit of a classic. Jim Rohn, Change my Thinking. Success is something you attract by the person that you become. Guaranteed to lighten your mood and get your brain in gear…
Just Keep Going
We spend a lot of time surrounded by strangers. Have you ever wondered what stories they might hold? What their ambitions are or where they are headed? One man, Luke Rudkowski, wondered just that and made this fantastically powerful short film. For more information visit http://http://www.wearechange.org/
Visual Life
In this Intel Visual Life short documentary, Michael Wolff, co-founder of Wolff Olins Agency and considered one of the preeminent visionaries and perhaps the father of 20th century brand expression and identity, talks about his approach to looking at the world, including the muscles of curiosity, appreciation, and imagination. What’s incredible about Michael Wolff is […]