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Category: Wise Words

Wise Words: Francis Bacon

Courtney • May 28, 2014May 27, 2014
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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Wise Words: James Victore

Courtney • May 21, 2014May 21, 2014
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...
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Wise Words: Joshua Gott

Courtney • May 14, 2014May 13, 2014
This week’s Wise Words come from Joshua Grott, Creative Director at Epipheo, a video production company “dedicated to translating ideas i...
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Wise Words: Barry Schwartz

Courtney • May 7, 2014May 4, 2014
This week’s Wise Words come from psychologist Barry Schwartz’s 2009 TED Talk, Our Loss of Wisdom. via The Quotery...
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Wise Words: Sharon Ann Lee

Courtney • Apr 30, 2014Apr 29, 2014
This week’s wise words come from Sharon Ann Lee’s Creative Mornings talk about what she calls “DYO (Design Your Own) Success.” &nbsp...
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Wise Words: Og Mandino

Courtney • Apr 23, 2014Apr 21, 2014
This week’s wise words come from author Og Mandino who I discovered via the Sycamore Street Press Instagram feed....
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Wise Words: Ayn Rand on Creative Motivation

Courtney • Apr 16, 2014Apr 14, 2014
This week’s wise words come from novelist, philosopher, playwright, and screenwriter Ayn Rand, via The Quotery....
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Wise Words: David Russell on Bridges

Courtney • Apr 9, 2014Apr 6, 2014
Wise words for both work and life via The Quotery....
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Wise Words: Mark Z. Danielewski on Passion

Courtney • Apr 2, 2014Mar 30, 2014
This week’s Wise Words come from Mark Z. Danielewski’s House of Leaves via Jen Myers.  ...
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Wise Words: Ann Landers on Opportunities

Courtney • Mar 26, 2014Mar 24, 2014
Wise Words by Ann Landers via After the Jump...
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Wise Words: Jenna Meister

Courtney • Mar 19, 2014Mar 17, 2014
This week’s Wise Words on community come from Jenna Meister of Airbnb. via Behance Instagram...
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Wise Words: Antoine de Saint-Exupery, “If You Want to Build a Ship…”

Courtney • Mar 12, 2014Mar 10, 2014
This week’s Wise Words come from Antoine de Saint-Exupery via this great collection of leadership quotes, by way of Swissmiss....
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Wise Words: Tim O’Reilly

Courtney • Mar 5, 2014Mar 3, 2014
Wise Words about the good things that can come from sharing your work from Tim O’Reilly via Austin Kleon...
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Wise Words: David Ogilvy

Courtney • Feb 26, 2014Feb 24, 2014
Wise words from David Ogilvy, the “Father of Advertising.” For more wisdom, also check out his 10 Tips on Writing on Brain Pickings...
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Wise Words: Justin McMurray, Show Your Work

Courtney • Feb 19, 2014Feb 17, 2014
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...
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Wise Words: Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Courtney • Feb 12, 2014Feb 10, 2014
This week’s wise words come from French aristocrat, writer, poet, and pioneering aviator, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry....
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Wise Words: Steve Jobs, Love What You Do

Courtney • Feb 5, 2014Feb 4, 2014
Wise words from Steve Jobs’s 2005 commencement address at Stanford University. Watch a video of the entire speech on TED....
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Wise Words: Margaret Mead

Courtney • Jan 29, 2014Jan 27, 2014
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Wise Words: Simon Sinek, Ask for Help

Courtney • Jan 22, 2014Jan 20, 2014
Wise words from “Ask for Help,” Simon Sinek‘s best advice, given at Creative Morning’s 5th Birthday Bash. By the way, if you&#...
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Wise Words: Milton Glaser

Courtney • Jan 15, 2014Jan 15, 2014
This week Milton Glaser reminds us of the importance of concept over ornamentation. via Quotes on Design...
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Wise Words: Seth Godin, “But what if I fail?”

Wise Words: Seth Godin, “But what if I fail?”

Courtney • Jan 8, 2014Jan 7, 2014
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...
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Wise Words: Jamie Tworkowski

Courtney • Jan 1, 2014Dec 26, 2013
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...
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Wise Words: Jessi Arrington

Courtney • Dec 25, 2013Dec 24, 2013
Some wise words from Jessi Arrington from the advice she gave at CreativeMorning’s fifth birthday party. Watch the video here. via Creative Morn...
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Wise Words: Kid President’s 20 Things We Should Say More Often

Wise Words: Kid President’s 20 Things We Should Say More Often

Courtney • Dec 18, 2013Dec 17, 2013
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...
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Wise Words: Pablo Picasso

Courtney • Dec 11, 2013Dec 10, 2013
via Ben Pieratt...
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Wise Words: Maya Angelou

Wise Words: Maya Angelou

Courtney • Oct 8, 2013Dec 3, 2013
A short but sweet message about creativity from Conversations with Maya Angelou.  ...
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Wise Words: Seth Godin, What If Surfing Was Your Job?

Wise Words: Seth Godin, What If Surfing Was Your Job?

Courtney • Sep 23, 2013Dec 3, 2013
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...
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