I have this theory about my day. From a productivity standpoint, I win or lose it in an instant. I wake up immediately, or I don’t. It’s binary. There is no “hit snooze once and see what happens” option. The earlier I get started, the better. In the morning there are no distractions and I […]
Creativity
When Less Is More
When most people think of concerts, they think of high production value, tons of screaming fans, lights, and special effects. NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts flip the script. They’re performed in an intimate setting with no frills and a limited amount of space for instruments. You really get to see who the performers are at the […]
Rules for Creatives
Werner Herzog is one of my favorite creatives. If you’re not familiar with his work, be sure to check him out. Grizzly Man is probably my all-time favorite documentary. Into The Abyss is another must see. He recently talked about his 24 rules for creatives, and my brother and I decided to do some design […]
The Shape of Ideas
Grant Snider is a wonderful illustrator, but it’s his creativity that really sets him apart. He’s constantly coming up with out of the box ideas for his illustrations that make you pause, think, and read them again. The Shape of Ideas is his illustrated exploration of creativity. It’s full of beautiful imagery that I absolutely […]
Thanks, Stan
Stan Lee was a legend. To anyone who thinks that their creativity can’t make a difference in the world – dive into his story. He’s created an entire universe of characters with unique stories, challenges, strengths, and flaws. One of the things I appreciated most about his characters, without getting too nerdy, is the backstories […]