Wise Words: Francis Bacon
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This week’s Wise Words come from English philosopher, statesman, scientist, jurist, orator, essayist, and author, Francis Bacon. via The Quoter...
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Courtney • Wise Words: James Victore
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This week’s Wise Words from James Victore remind us that a change of attitude can go a long way. Check out the companion Burning Questions vid...
Wise Words: Joshua Gott
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This week’s Wise Words come from Joshua Grott, Creative Director at Epipheo, a video production company “dedicated to translating ideas i...
Wise Words: Barry Schwartz
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This week’s Wise Words come from psychologist Barry Schwartz’s 2009 TED Talk, Our Loss of Wisdom. via The Quotery...
Wise Words: Sharon Ann Lee
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This week’s wise words come from Sharon Ann Lee’s Creative Mornings talk about what she calls “DYO (Design Your Own) Success.”  ...
Wise Words: Og Mandino
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This week’s wise words come from author Og Mandino who I discovered via the Sycamore Street Press Instagram feed....
Wise Words: Ayn Rand on Creative Motivation
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This week’s wise words come from novelist, philosopher, playwright, and screenwriter Ayn Rand, via The Quotery....
Wise Words: David Russell on Bridges
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Wise words for both work and life via The Quotery....
Wise Words: Mark Z. Danielewski on Passion
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This week’s Wise Words come from Mark Z. Danielewski’s House of Leaves via Jen Myers. ...
Wise Words: Ann Landers on Opportunities
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Wise Words by Ann Landers via After the Jump...
Wise Words: Jenna Meister
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This week’s Wise Words on community come from Jenna Meister of Airbnb. via Behance Instagram...
Wise Words: Antoine de Saint-Exupery, “If You Want to Build a Ship…”
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This week’s Wise Words come from Antoine de Saint-Exupery via this great collection of leadership quotes, by way of Swissmiss....
Wise Words: Tim O’Reilly
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Wise Words about the good things that can come from sharing your work from Tim O’Reilly via Austin Kleon...
Wise Words: David Ogilvy
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Wise words from David Ogilvy, the “Father of Advertising.” For more wisdom, also check out his 10 Tips on Writing on Brain Pickings...
Wise Words: Justin McMurray, Show Your Work
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This week’s wise words come from Justin McMurray’s Medium article, The time is now to share your work with the world. Found via Austin Kl...
Wise Words: Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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This week’s wise words come from French aristocrat, writer, poet, and pioneering aviator, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry....
Wise Words: Steve Jobs, Love What You Do
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Wise words from Steve Jobs’s 2005 commencement address at Stanford University. Watch a video of the entire speech on TED....
Wise Words: Margaret Mead
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Wise Words: Simon Sinek, Ask for Help
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Wise words from “Ask for Help,” Simon Sinek‘s best advice, given at Creative Morning’s 5th Birthday Bash. By the way, if you&#...
Wise Words: Milton Glaser
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This week Milton Glaser reminds us of the importance of concept over ornamentation. via Quotes on Design...
Wise Words: Seth Godin, “But what if I fail?”
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I love this recent short post from Seth Godin. It’s the perfect thought for the beginning of the year when we’re all contemplating new ris...
Wise Words: Jamie Tworkowski
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Some short and sweet words of wisdom from Jamie Tworkowski, as part of CreativeMorning’s recent series on Bravery. Check out the entire talk her...
Wise Words: Jessi Arrington
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Some wise words from Jessi Arrington from the advice she gave at CreativeMorning’s fifth birthday party. Watch the video here. via Creative Morn...
Wise Words: Kid President’s 20 Things We Should Say More Often
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If you’re not familiar with Kid President, you’re in for a treat. The inspirational video series was created by Brad Montague, whose mis...
Wise Words: Pablo Picasso
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Wise Words: Maya Angelou
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A short but sweet message about creativity from Conversations with Maya Angelou. ...
Wise Words: Seth Godin, What If Surfing Was Your Job?
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I was struck by these words by Seth Godin last week, as this is something I need to remind myself of when I get caught up in the sometimes frustrati...