Ian MacKaye: “We want our own sys­tem and you can’t stop us from build­ing it”

From a recent interview with Ian MacKaye linked below: I was say­ing to you ear­lier that I think of artists… Read more Ian MacKaye: “We want our own sys­tem and you can’t stop us from build­ing it”

#WhatILearned: The Hustle Economy

The Hustle Economy, edited by Jason Oberholtzer and illustrated by Jessica Hagy, is an anthology of insights and advice for… Read more #WhatILearned: The Hustle Economy

“Every day of your life is an opportunity to create”

A good reminder: The problem is that when we go for years (or decades) without flexing our creative muscles, they… Read more “Every day of your life is an opportunity to create”

“If you want to come up with old solutions, read news. If you are looking for new solutions, don’t.”

I struggle with this constantly: wanting to be an informed citizen versus spending too much time consuming news. “I don’t know… Read more “If you want to come up with old solutions, read news. If you are looking for new solutions, don’t.”

Werner Herzog: “There is nothing wrong with hardships and obstacles, but everything wrong with not trying”

Great post from Brain Pickings on Werner Herzog’s approach to work and art (emphasis mine): I did as much as… Read more Werner Herzog: “There is nothing wrong with hardships and obstacles, but everything wrong with not trying”