Links tagged "foodforthought"
An interesting, extended example of her own regret on a tattoo, but how regret should impact the rest of us:
"If we have goals and dreams and we want to do our best, and if we love people and we don't want to hurt them or lose them, we should feel pain when things go wrong. The point isn’t to live without any regrets, the point is to not hate ourselves for having them… We need to learn to love the flawed, imperfect things that we create, and to forgive ourselves for creating them. Regret doesn't remind us that we did badly — it reminds us that we know we can do better."
Well said. #
Susan puts out there a couple points that rang true with me - put a stop the need for constant group work (it's okay at times, but it doesn't need to be the norm). Also, we should each take time to go to our own proverbial wilderness to have our own revelations, or deep thinking.
Personality-wise, I've tested as both an introvert and extrovert (and each time I felt like it described me well). With that in mind, Susan introduced a word to me which describes me well - ambivert. This somewhat temperamental existence doesn't always sit well with my extroverted friends or family members. I'm curious about Susan's fairly new book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking. I'll add it to my list of books to read or listen to. #
Mahatma Gandhi originally referred to these as "seven social sins", and later said this list contained "the seven blunders that human society commits, and that cause all violence."
- Wealth without work.
- Pleasure without conscience.
- Knowledge without character.
- Commerce without morality.
- Science without humanity.
- Worship without sacrifice.
- Politics without principles.
I'd love a nice letterpress print of these, hanging on my wall as a reminder. #
"Instead of sitting at your computer, and looking at books, go...and sit there. The way to get an interesting idea is to go to the source. Stay there until you have thought of something interesting about [it]. Then, listen to that idea and it will design itself." - Bob Gill #
Last week I finally watched this presentation by Bret Victor. Although he's not a very engaging presenter, his content is impeccable. I think the geeky demos are cool, and his personal modus operandi is interesting. Overall, the purpose of his presentation to find a guiding principal, or not to. You choose. #
"Hey, wait a minute. You forgot something. If you're going to be robbing people for the rest of the night, you might as well take my coat to keep you warm." I'd like to think I'd do the same in Diaz's position. #
Sometimes we forget how fortunate we really are, and how amazing everything truly is. #
“The more limited a product’s functionality, the easier one can master it. And feeling like a master of your tools is a wonderful thing.” Something I completely agree with, and could probably incorporate a bit more into some of the things I create. Additionally, I really liked the article (as well as his unique presentation style). #
With Fall upon us and Winter just around the corner, I'm always saddened to have the weather get uncomfortably cool. Every year it feels like warm weather doesn't last long enough. #
David Pogue has nailed it. I can't tell you how frustrating all voicemail introductions (or company-mandated instructions) are. I obviously want to leave a message. I know the routine. Just give me the beep back. #