I watch this video frequently but still not enough.  If you are doubting yourself right now and your ability to make something good (let alone great), I think this video is just the ticket, regardless of your creative pursuits. Source

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Forget everything I’ve ever written here. The three keys to success from John Gruber on the latest Talk Show: 1. Hot, fussy coffee 2. Over-carbonated water 3. Clicky keyboard I don’t think there is a man, women or child on the Internet if they were armed with those three things that they would not be [...]

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Been putting pen to paper a lot more lately and have been feeling far more creative and clear. The example above is my thought process for reporting on a current project. Another friendly reminder to step away from the screen.

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“The computer is really good for editing your ideas, and it’s really good for getting your ideas ready for publishing out into the world, but it’s not really good for generating ideas. There are too many opportunities to hit the delete key. The computer brings out the uptight perfectionist in us — we start editing [...]

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To be the GOAT takes giving a crap (effort) and having a ton of natural talent. Most of us will never be the GOAT in or chooses profession and that’s okay. A Basketball Example Michael Jordan is the GOAT in basketball: he was the most naturally talented, but he didn’t rely on his talent, he [...]

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