Wise Words Archives - Design Work Life https://designworklife.com/category/wise-words/ Design inspiration & how-tos for your everyday work and life. Tue, 27 May 2014 17:46:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://designworklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cropped-dwl-icon-32x32.png Wise Words Archives - Design Work Life https://designworklife.com/category/wise-words/ 32 32 Wise Words: Francis Bacon https://designworklife.com/wise-words-francis-bacon/ Wed, 28 May 2014 17:00:38 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=81311 This week’s Wise Words come from English philosopher, statesman, scientist, jurist, orator, essayist, and author, Francis Bacon. via The Quotery

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]]> Wise Words: James Victore https://designworklife.com/wise-words-james-victore/ Wed, 21 May 2014 17:00:12 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=80962 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 video for more.

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]]> Wise Words: Joshua Gott https://designworklife.com/wise-words-joshua-gott/ https://designworklife.com/wise-words-joshua-gott/#comments Wed, 14 May 2014 17:00:46 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=80559 This week’s Wise Words come from Joshua Grott, Creative Director at Epipheo, a video production company “dedicated to translating ideas into true stories worth sharing.” Check out his Creative Mornings talk for more.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/wise-words-joshua-gott/feed/ 1 Wise Words: Barry Schwartz https://designworklife.com/wise-words-barry-schwartz/ https://designworklife.com/wise-words-barry-schwartz/#comments Wed, 07 May 2014 17:00:02 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79936 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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]]> https://designworklife.com/wise-words-barry-schwartz/feed/ 1 Wise Words: Sharon Ann Lee https://designworklife.com/wise-words-sharon-ann-lee/ Wed, 30 Apr 2014 17:00:54 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79912 This week’s wise words come from Sharon Ann Lee’s Creative Mornings talk about what she calls “DYO (Design Your Own) Success.”  

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]]> Wise Words: Og Mandino https://designworklife.com/wise-words-og-mandino/ https://designworklife.com/wise-words-og-mandino/#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2014 17:00:49 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79485 This week’s wise words come from author Og Mandino who I discovered via the Sycamore Street Press Instagram feed.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/wise-words-og-mandino/feed/ 1 Wise Words: Ayn Rand on Creative Motivation https://designworklife.com/wise-words-ayn-rand-on-creative-motivation/ Wed, 16 Apr 2014 17:00:58 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79112 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 https://designworklife.com/wise-words-david-russell-on-bridges/ Wed, 09 Apr 2014 17:00:54 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78731 Wise words for both work and life via The Quotery.

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]]> Wise Words: Mark Z. Danielewski on Passion https://designworklife.com/wise-words-mark-z-danielewski-on-passion/ Wed, 02 Apr 2014 17:00:01 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78371 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 https://designworklife.com/wise-words-ann-landers-on-opportunities/ https://designworklife.com/wise-words-ann-landers-on-opportunities/#comments Wed, 26 Mar 2014 17:00:01 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77956 Wise Words by Ann Landers via After the Jump

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]]> https://designworklife.com/wise-words-ann-landers-on-opportunities/feed/ 3 Wise Words: Jenna Meister https://designworklife.com/wise-words-jenna-meister/ Wed, 19 Mar 2014 17:00:26 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77632 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…” https://designworklife.com/wise-words-antoine-de-saint-exupery-if-you-want-to-build-a-ship/ Wed, 12 Mar 2014 17:00:05 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77305 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 https://designworklife.com/wise-words-tim-oreilly/ Wed, 05 Mar 2014 18:00:15 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=76956 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 https://designworklife.com/wise-words-david-ogilvy/ Wed, 26 Feb 2014 18:00:41 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=76631 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 https://designworklife.com/wise-words-justin-mcmurray-show-your-work/ Wed, 19 Feb 2014 18:00:01 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=76251 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 Kleon‘s blog Think Process, Not Product.

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]]> Wise Words: Antoine de Saint-Exupery https://designworklife.com/wise-words-antoine-de-saint-exupery/ Wed, 12 Feb 2014 18:00:26 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=75917 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 https://designworklife.com/wise-words-steve-jobs-love-what-you-do/ Wed, 05 Feb 2014 18:00:54 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=75491 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 https://designworklife.com/wise-words-margaret-mead/ https://designworklife.com/wise-words-margaret-mead/#comments Wed, 29 Jan 2014 18:00:21 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=75094 The post Wise Words: Margaret Mead appeared first on Design Work Life.

]]> https://designworklife.com/wise-words-margaret-mead/feed/ 2 Wise Words: Simon Sinek, Ask for Help https://designworklife.com/wise-words-simon-sinek-ask-for-help/ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 18:00:09 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=74754 Wise words from “Ask for Help,” Simon Sinek‘s best advice, given at Creative Morning’s 5th Birthday Bash. By the way, if you’re looking for more inspirational quotes, Creative Mornings’s Quote section is a goldmine.

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]]> Wise Words: Milton Glaser https://designworklife.com/wise-words-milton-glaser/ https://designworklife.com/wise-words-milton-glaser/#comments Wed, 15 Jan 2014 18:00:30 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=73933 This week Milton Glaser reminds us of the importance of concept over ornamentation. via Quotes on Design

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]]> https://designworklife.com/wise-words-milton-glaser/feed/ 1 Wise Words: Seth Godin, “But what if I fail?” https://designworklife.com/wise-words-seth-godin-but-what-if-i-fail/ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 18:00:28 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=73593 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 risks to take, projects to begin and changes to implement in both our personal and professional lives. For more wise words from Seth, be sure to follow his blog.

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]]> Wise Words: Jamie Tworkowski https://designworklife.com/wise-words-jamie-tworkowski/ Wed, 01 Jan 2014 18:00:20 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=72918 Some short and sweet words of wisdom from Jamie Tworkowski, as part of CreativeMorning’s recent series on Bravery. Check out the entire talk here.

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]]> Wise Words: Jessi Arrington https://designworklife.com/wise-words-jessi-arrington/ Wed, 25 Dec 2013 18:00:47 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=72904 Some wise words from Jessi Arrington from the advice she gave at CreativeMorning’s fifth birthday party. Watch the video here. via Creative Mornings Blog

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]]> Wise Words: Kid President’s 20 Things We Should Say More Often https://designworklife.com/wise-words-kid-presidents-20-things-we-should-say-more-often/ Wed, 18 Dec 2013 18:00:19 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=72438 If you’re not familiar with Kid President, you’re in for a treat. The inspirational video series was created by Brad Montague, whose mission is to help kids change the world, and features a special little kid named Robby, Brad’s little brother-in-law, as Kid President. I haven’t seen them all, but the ones I’ve viewed have been equally […]

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]]> Wise Words: Pablo Picasso https://designworklife.com/wise-words-pablo-picasso/ https://designworklife.com/wise-words-pablo-picasso/#comments Wed, 11 Dec 2013 16:00:32 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=72186 via Ben Pieratt

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]]> https://designworklife.com/wise-words-pablo-picasso/feed/ 1 Wise Words: Maya Angelou https://designworklife.com/wise-words-maya-angelou/ https://designworklife.com/wise-words-maya-angelou/#comments Tue, 08 Oct 2013 17:00:52 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=69941 A short but sweet message about creativity from Conversations with Maya Angelou.  

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]]> https://designworklife.com/wise-words-maya-angelou/feed/ 2 Wise Words: Seth Godin, What If Surfing Was Your Job? https://designworklife.com/wise-words-seth-godin-what-if-surfing-was-your-job/ https://designworklife.com/wise-words-seth-godin-what-if-surfing-was-your-job/#respond Mon, 23 Sep 2013 15:00:54 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=69417 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 frustrating details of my day-to-day tasks. Check out the complete article (a short one) right here.

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