Quotes
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“What makes photography a strange invention …”
John Berger’s quote about “[w]hat makes photography a strange invention …” caught my attention. It was one of what seem like many inspiring perspectives on photography by a well regarded artist.
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” … chasing dollars and attention at any cost …”
Om Malik has deep insight into the world of the media and shares his thoughts about the media’s pursuit of attention and revenue, regardless of the cost, in a recent blog post.
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“The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance”
“The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance – it is the illusion of knowledge.” What an apt quote for the time we now find ourselves in.
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Showing up is the hardest part
I’m catching up on Seth Godin posts at the moment (I tend to let them accumulate and then binge on his inspiration) and I thought I’d share a simple thought about showing up, especially when it is tough: Showing up, it turns out, is the hardest part of making a difference. … It’s not easy,…
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They’re all third world problems
When you think about it, all our problems are third world problems. This thought from the Shower Thoughts reddit was particularly funny.
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“The work … is the real reason we need you to be here, with us.”
Your job is not your work and your work is not your job. As usual, Seth Godin has a wonderful perspective on associations we often take for granted. This time, about work.
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“One of the hardest parts about writing …”
I found another great quote about writing and how people’s perceptions about writing can be really problematic.
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Putting one word after another
“Mostly, it’s a process of putting one word after another.” Writing sometimes require a more conventional approach when the unicorn rainbows fade.