“It is a beautiful truth that all men contain something of the artist in them. And perhaps it is the case that the greatest artists live and die, the world and themselves alike ignorant what they possess.” -Walt Whitman (“Talk to an Art-Union”)
- Multitasking is overrated. Explore Personal Kanban, an organization system based on a Japanese concept created by Toyota. As someone who often takes on too many projects at once, I’ll be setting up my post-it notes today. To learn more, check out the book, Personal Kanban: Mapping Work | Navigating Life.
- I continue to express my love of Ocean Vuong’s work by sharing his wonderful interview with the Creative Independent.
- If you work alone, here are some ways that you can manage your sanity: Set your intention for tomorrow tonight. Use a shut-down ritual to end your work day. Schedule in play. Wear a uniform when you work. Schedule in your social media time.
- TV show on my watch list: Fear{Less} with Tim Ferriss. If you’ve seen it, what do you think?
- My favorite book list this week: Ryan Holiday’s 36 books every ambitious person should read.
- There’s no better cure for writer’s block, anxiety, unease, restlessness, or insecurity than exercise. Why exercise is good for the brain.
