This short talk by Don Norman is wonderful for two particular reasons. First, he is actually delighted by things. He lacks the youthful, urgent uncertainty that tries to analyze and parry. He’s at the point where he’s aware of what he knows for sure and can find joy in learning about the things he doesn’t understand [...]
Ira Glass on The Basics of Storytelling
How does one go about implementing such a storytelling formula?
Again, and again, and again. Practice sharing stories. Write stories. Sing stories. Mumble stories in your lonely drunken stupors.
Then publish them online.
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John Mayer and The Quest To Be Clever
Unless you live under a rock and haven’t been paying your cable bill, you know that John Mayer has recently said some things that should have gone unsaid. Now, as you can see from the video above and the excerpt below, Mayer has apologized. Check it out:
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5 Keys To Avoiding Social Media Fatigue
It’s rare that you’ll see a well-rested, socially adjusted, and emotionally fulfilled individual publish rants to a blog or Twitter page. But if you take sleep, confidence, and satisfaction from the happiest of people you’ll quickly see sniveling, snapping beasts emerge.
They’re not evil. Just fatigued. Unfortunately, “I was tired” won’t fix the damage caused by [...]
Twenty Years After Harry Met Sally
An example of a headline and lead image working together. You’re welcome to use them if you like. Just be sure to let me know what you come up with!
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