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Scrivener

Apps I Use – The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss

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Top 10 Creepy Creatures That Might Exist

POPULAR WORD

BibelotBIH-bə-loPart of speech: nounOrigin: French, late 19th century

1A small, decorative ornament or trinket.

Examples of Bibelot in a sentence “Alyssa couldn’t resist purchasing a few bibelots before she left the store.” “Mr. Willis’ collection of Santa-themed bibelots, tchotchkes, and collectibles was pulled out every year on December 1.”

King and queen.
Opening doors.
Changing tomorrow.
Hold the power.
Quality first.
Unbroken promises.
We care.
Before you know it.
Born for success.
Welcome back.

Quick and Dirty

Meaning: Things that are fixed with great speed, but as a result, it’s probably not going to work very well.

“Artists who seek perfection in everything are those who cannot attain it in anything.”

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“There is one rule for the industrialist and that is: make the best quality goods possible at the lowest cost possible, paying the highest wages possible.”
Henry Ford

Jose Ortega y Gasset“We cannot put off living until we are ready.” via Today’s Quote https://ift.tt/35DGsqV January 11, 2021 at 11:57AM via RSS Feed https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/jose-ortega-y-gasset-quotesBernard Baruch“Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.” via Today’s Quote https://ift.tt/2Mw9T9v January 12, 2021 at 11:57AM via RSS Feed https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/bernard-baruch-quotesMarcus Aurelius“Anger cannot be dishonest.” via Today’s Quote https://ift.tt/2HnH5M6 January 13, 2021 at 11:57AM via RSS Feed https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/marcus-aurelius-quotes

WORD OF THE DAY

Holus-Bolushol-əs-BOL-əsPart of speech: adverbOrigin: Unknown, mid 19th century

1All at once.

Examples of Holus-Bolus in a sentence “Everything was happening holus-bolus, and I couldn’t keep up.” “After a lull in my business, holus-bolus, I have all sorts of great opportunities.”

 “Little else is requisite to carry a state to the highest degree of opulence from the lowest barbarism but peace, easy taxes, and a tolerable administration of justice.”
Adam Smith

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Born to run (things)

The first half of Bruce Springsteen’s autobiography makes some things abundantly clear:

He had no natural ability to play the guitar. In fact, after his first lessons, he quit, unable to play a note.

He had no singing talent. Every group he was part of needed a lead singer, and it wasn’t him.

And just about everyone dismissed him. Audiences walked out, his first agent simply stopped returning his calls and bandmates gave up and moved on.

He didn’t even know how to drive a car. Not only wasn’t he dating in high school, he wasn’t even cruising around town, being a charismatic rock star.

Talent is overrated. Skill is acquirable.

Showing up is something almost every creative leader has in common. In business, in the arts, in society. Consistently shipping the work, despite the world’s reaction, despite the nascent nature of our skill, despite the doubts.

And community is essential. The people you surround yourself with can reinforce your story, raise the bar and egg you on.

After the fact, the community becomes an integral part of your story of success. But first, you have to commit to the journey.

[That’s what happens in the Creative’s Workshop.]

For more on the creative commitment, check out this extraordinary conversation between Brian Koppelman and director Ron Howard.

Even your smallest action can change the world for the better.
In a gentle way, you can shake the world. (Mahatma Gandhi)
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You can’t overcome fear by thinking about it. Face it head on.
If you want to conquer fear, don’t sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy. (Dale Carnegie)

Is mood a gift or a skill?

Some days, we wake up with optimism and possibility… we’re able to find more reserves, connect better and do more generous work.

That might be because the outside world has handed us good news and opportunities, or it might be because the chemicals in our brain are particularly aligned…

I think it’s fair to assert that sometimes, our moods are handed to us.

But it’s also clearly true that we can do things to improve our mood. Morning pages, meditation, exercise, positive thinking, the right audio inputs, who we hang out with, the media we consume–it’s all a choice.

And if it’s a choice, that means it’s a skill, because we can get better at it.

You Can’t Judge a Book By Its Cover

Meaning: Don’t judge someone or something only by the outward appearance.

Meaning: Finishing a task without making any excuses.

PASSAGE OF THE WEEK:

“A Stoic doesn’t give up. A Stoic doesn’t resign themselves to lower standards or expect less of themselves. A Stoic doesn’t ever really grow old—because they refuse to accept that limitation. Instead, they remain active, they push themselves, they keep their minds sharp.

No matter how old you are, this attitude would do you well. There is no time like the present. It is not too late. The Gulf Stream of youth is still strong within you—if you choose to let it be. Keep yourself young. Don’t let yourself harden.”

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Did you know…

… that today is Most Trusted Man in America Day? On this day in 1986, polls showed that Walter Cronkite, five years after his retirement from the “CBS Evening News,” remained the most trusted man in America. Cronkite reported many events from 1937 to 1981 and was also known for his extensive coverage of the U.S. space program. Cronkite is well known for his departing catchphrase “And that’s the way it is,” followed by the date on which the appearance aired.

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Today’s Inspirational Quote:

“To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.”

— George MacDonald

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Did you know…

… that today is Dress Up Your Pet Day? This day is an opportunity to wow the neighbors and to unleash the inner diva of your favorite pooch or kitty… Why not go the extra mile and get the little guy or gal something to match your own outfit – that way you can both dress to impress and really set some trends! Sorry, we don’t have any ideas on how to dress up goldfish. 😉

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Today’s Inspirational Quote:

“Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life.”

— James Cromwell

Did you know…

… that today is Wikipedia’s Birthday? In 2001, Wikipedia, a free-access, free-content Internet encyclopedia, was launched by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger. The English language Wikipedia is now one of 313 Wikipedia editions and is the largest with 6,223,266 articles. There is a grand total of over 55 million articles in over 309 different languages! Happy birthday, Wikipedia!

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Today’s Inspirational Quote:

“To know that we know what we know, and to know that we do not know what we do not know, that is true knowledge.”

— Nicolaus Copernicus

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3-2-1 ThursdayNote: You are receiving this email because you subscribed to my weekly 3-2-1 newsletter. Every Thursday, I share 3 ideas from me, 2 quotes from others, and 1 question for you to ponder. Occasionally, I also send out long-form articles on habits and self-improvement.

3 ideas, 2 quotes, 1 question (January 14, 2021)

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Happy 3-2-1 Thursday,

Here are 3 ideas from me, 2 quotes from others, and 1 question for you to ponder this week.

3 IDEAS FROM ME

I.

“In the long run, the way you treat your time is the way others treat it too.”

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II.

“A brief guide to leadership:

• Always know the answer to, “What are we optimizing for?”
• Recruit. Recruit. Recruit.
• Never ask someone to do something you aren’t willing to do yourself.
• Give away the credit. Take the blame.”

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III.

“The trajectory of your life bends in the direction of your habits.”

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2 QUOTES FROM OTHERS

I.

Brene Brown on when to value feedback:

“If you’re not in the arena also getting your ass kicked, I’m not interested in your feedback. If you have constructive feedback you want to give me, I want it… But if you’re in the cheap seats, not putting yourself on the line, and just talking about how I can do it better, I’m in no way interested in your feedback.”

Source: Why Your Critics Aren’t the Ones Who Count

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II.

Ed Catmull, cofounder of Pixar, on how they make great movies:

“Initially, the films we put together, they’re a mess. It’s like everything else in life—the first time you do it, it’s a mess. Sometimes it’s labeled … “a failure” … but that’s not even the right word to use. It’s just like, you get the first one out, you learn from it, and the only failure is if you don’t learn from it, if you don’t progress.”

Source: Keep Your Crises Small

1 QUESTION FOR YOU

A simple question that can deliver powerful results if taken seriously:

What is the highest leverage action I can execute on right now?

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THE DIVINE HERITAGE OF MAN

Meher Baba

“In all climes and in all places, man is constantly striving for happiness; but there are very few who have it, because there are very few who truly know the secret of happiness. Man is constantly feeling thwarted and limited, and he is ever in the clutches of unrelieved agony of suffering, because, not knowing his own true nature, he identifies himself with the body or the desires or the limited individual mind, and thereby becomes a victim to their respective limitations and sufferings.It is only by knowing himself to be different from and beyond all these that he can fully enter into the Divine Heritage of the Abiding Happiness, which is inalienable from his true being as God.The man, who through sanskaric attachments identifies himself with his body or desires or the individual mind, is caught up within the prison of his ignorance. All his efforts to break through his shackles only lead to his being in their firmer grip, just in the same way as the parrot which desperately beats his wings against the bars of its cage succeeds only in injuring its own wings, without being able to make any headway towards its freedom. It is like a person, who is stuck up in deep mud, and who, because of his very efforts to extricate himself, finds that he is more deeply stuck up in it.The individual and the unaided efforts of the aspirant are so often unsuccessful, because the very source of such efforts which is the ego, is rooted in ignorance…. This does not mean that the aspirant should not try for spiritual freedom and fulfillment. He must try his best for their realization; but he must at the same time open himself out to the abundant and indispensable help that comes to him from the Master.The Master does not give to the aspirant something which is not already within the aspirant in a latent form; he only unveils the real Self of the aspirant himself and enables him to come into his own Divine Heritage which is rightfully his.

“GLIMPSES OF THE GOD-MAN, Vol. 3, pp. 252-253, Bal Natu1982 © Avatar Meher Baba Perpetual Public Charitable Trustphoto: © Meher Nazar Publications or MSI Collection

The difficult choice of disappointment

All forward motion disappoints someone.

If you serve one audience, you’ve let another down. One focus means that something else got ignored. If you create something scarce, someone won’t get their hands on it.

The very act of creation means that it won’t be the ideal solution for everyone.

On the other hand, with certainty, we know that doing nothing disappoints an even larger group of people.

The opportunity is to find someone to delight and to embrace the fact that someone is not everyone.

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WORD OF THE DAY

Demiurgicdem-ee-ER-jikPart of speech: adjectiveOrigin: Greek, early 17th century

1A powerful creative force or being.

Examples of Demiurgic in a sentence “When she’s in her studio, she’s a demiurgic force.” “I meditate before I work to try to access a demiurgic state.”

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1-Sentence-Summary: Come As You Are is sex educator Dr. Emily Nagoski’s explanation of the truth about female sexuality, including the hidden science of what turns women on, why it works, how to utilize this knowledge to improve your sex life, and why sexual myths make you feel inadequate in bed.

Read in: 4 minutes

Favorite quote from the author:

Picture yourself walking through a desert, when all of a sudden, your foot bumps into something hard in the sand. You look down to discover a lamp and, although skeptical, you rub it. A genie comes out and offers, not three wishes, but a proposition.

You can have infinite money but doing so would mean your sex life would never improve beyond where its at right now.

Would you take the genie up on the offer right away? No? What’s wrong, don’t you like your sex life?!

The truth is, deep down, you know that your experience in the bedroom could be much better. But what does it take? You have a hard time talking about these things, let alone even thinking about them!

There’s no need to despair though because your sex life might not be at its best yet, but you can get there. You can discover what it takes to give and receive immense pleasure between the sheets. All it takes is an understanding of sexuality and the myths that make your sex life more difficult.

These ideas and more are just what you’ll discover in Emily Nagoski’s Come as You Are (The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life).

Here are just 3 of the many helpful lessons in the book:

1. Your sexual personality is as unique as you are, and there’s nothing wrong with that or the needs it means you have.
2. Stress kills sexual desire.
3. If you aren’t careful about the media you consume, it could make your sex life awful.

Let’s get right into these lessons!If you want to save this summary for later, download the free PDF and read it whenever you want.

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Lesson 1: You have needs as unique as your sexual personality, and that’s okay.

The author had a patient named Laurie who, after having a baby, lost all desire for sex with her husband. She did, however, enjoy pleasuring herself. The problem was that she began to feel bad for not wanting penetrative sex. 

But Laurie wasn’t in the wrong for this, she just needed to understand that she, like you, has a sexual gas pedal and brakes. Whenever you get stimulation, it pushes the gas pedal, and there are many things that can push your brakes.

Even something as simple as a sound or smell can make your brain shut down your sexual desire. 

Most people that struggle with sex just have overactive sexual brakes. Research back in 2008 found that women that feel anxious about how long it takes them to become aroused or who only get the urge for sex in perfect circumstances have a harder time with sex.

But everybody is unique with varying levels of brake and gas pedal sensitivities and what makes each of these go. Pay careful attention to yours and your partners if you want to improve your sex life.

One of the author’s clients, Camilla, for instance, didn’t feel any arousal when looking at her partner or when having sexual fantasies. The problem was that she simply had a weak gas pedal and needed more time and attention to get going.

Lesson 2: Stress smothers your desire for sex.

Say your partner comes to visit you while you’re at work. You’re both turned on and can’t wait to get to a private place together. But as you’re rushing for that closet you know is always empty, you turn the corner and find your boss staring you down.

Not so turned on anymore, are you?

That’s because stress makes sex unattractive. And the bad news is, you can’t just wish your stress response away. Animals, for instance, when they play dead while being hunted, will have spasms even after the predator is gone. 

And humans are the same way, but with the stresses of family or work. We have what’s known as a stress response cycle, and we can’t just turn it off at will. This is why it’s a bad idea to try to push through and still have sex when you’re stressed.

Instead, calm down first through exercise, sleep, sharing affection, crying, or relaxing.

Unfortunately, those who’ve been through sexual trauma have it a little more difficult. Their past experiences make them perceive any sexual experience as a threat. This can make the path to healing take longer, but mindfulness and therapy will help.

Lesson 3: Your sex life will be worse if you don’t pay careful attention to what media you consume.

It’s hard not to peek at the smutty fashion magazines as you’re in the checkout line at the grocery store, right? And even if you’re a millennial like me who rarely goes to the store because of delivery services, you still get exposure to the dangerous world of pop culture messages that harm your sex life.

At its core, the only thing that these media companies communicate to average people is that they’re incompetent in the bedroom. Take women’s bodies, for example. It’s easy to see how unrealistic and lying portrayals of women make them feel self-conscious and inadequate.

Looks aside, the media also is toxic to women for making them feel like they have to agree and go along with all kinds of sexual activities. From games to positions and more, every side of sexuality gets misconstrued in the media. 

And what’s worse is that women are prudes if they don’t do these things and sluts if they do. There’s no winning, and it’s horrific!

But you can beat this, and it starts with carefully selecting the media you consume. Ditch those awful magazines and focus on your own beauty. 

Scientists have studied how the appreciation of your own body affects your sex life. The results showed that improved self-image enhances all aspects of sex, from arousal to orgasm and more. It even can reduce pain during intercourse!

So be gentle with yourself, love your body, and courageously conquer any feelings of low self-esteem.

Come As You Are Review

The thing I hate about sex is that nobody ever talks about it, which means that most people have really terrible sex lives. But what’s nice is that Come As You Are will help you fix that, as long as you can get past the social stigma enough to buy a copy and read it yourself! If you want to improve your relationships and learn to love yourself better, whether you’re a woman or a man, this book is for you!

Who would I recommend the Come As You Are summary to?

The 22-year-old newly married man that wants to know how to satisfy his wife, the 37-year-old mother who thinks that her sex life is hopeless because she has kids, and anyone that wants to understand the science of sexuality so they can have more frequent and better sex.

The post Come As You Are Summary appeared first on Four Minute Books.Keep learning,
-Nik

WORD OF THE DAY

Maecenatismmay-SI-nə-tɪz-əmPart of speech: nounOrigin: Latin, early 17th century

1Patronage.

Examples of Maecenatism in a sentence “The museum honored the donors at a reception for their maecenatism.” “Thanks to the maecenatism of regular shoppers, the local businesses were thriving.”

A Word to Know: Ataraxy

ADD-uh-rack-see

Part of speech: noun

Origin: Greek, 17th century

1: A state of calmness and tranquility

2: Freedom from mental disturbance or anxiety

“Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.”
– Abraham Lincoln, The Gettysburg Address

Par For the Course

Meaning: What you would expect to happen; something normal or common.

A single raindrop down your neck is enough to make you shiver.
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The actions of today form the foundations of tomorrow.
The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. (H. Jackson Brown, Jr.)

Be bold.
Little pleasures, great joys.
Born for success.
Unleash the power.
Obsession for details.
Become your best.
Mastered perfection.
Simply outstanding.
Fit for a queen.
Work hard. Play harder.

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to me

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Born to run (things)

The first half of Bruce Springsteen’s autobiography makes some things abundantly clear:

He had no natural ability to play the guitar. In fact, after his first lessons, he quit, unable to play a note.

He had no singing talent. Every group he was part of needed a lead singer, and it wasn’t him.

And just about everyone dismissed him. Audiences walked out, his first agent simply stopped returning his calls and bandmates gave up and moved on.

He didn’t even know how to drive a car. Not only wasn’t he dating in high school, he wasn’t even cruising around town, being a charismatic rock star.

Talent is overrated. Skill is acquirable.

Showing up is something almost every creative leader has in common. In business, in the arts, in society. Consistently shipping the work, despite the world’s reaction, despite the nascent nature of our skill, despite the doubts.

And community is essential. The people you surround yourself with can reinforce your story, raise the bar and egg you on.

After the fact, the community becomes an integral part of your story of success. But first, you have to commit to the journey.

[That’s what happens in the Creative’s Workshop.]

For more on the creative commitment, check out this extraordinary conversation between Brian Koppelman and director Ron Howard.

Down To Earth

Meaning: Practical or humble; unpretentious.

Don’t wait for life to come knocking on your door, open the door yourself and step through.
If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door. (Milton Berle)
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Focusing on irrelevant facts is like looking through clouded eyes.
Knowledge is power only if man knows what facts not to bother with. (Robert Staughton Lynd)

Limitless.
Be more.
Change a life.
It’s in your hands.
Thinking ahead.
It’s on us.
Listen.
Because diamonds are forever.
The possibilities are endless.
There’s nothing else like it.

WORD OF THE DAY

BoîtebwatPart of speech: nounOrigin: French, unknown

1A small restaurant or nightclub.

Examples of Boîte in a sentence “Pierre was delighted to learn the new boîte was not too far from his apartment.” “This boîte has the best happy hour in town.”

Top 10 Far-Out Theories About Fan-Favorite Films

Army Day – 15 January  

This day is celebrated to mark the day Field Marshal KM Cariappa took over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India. 

Content marketing ideas

Listicle idea: How to take care of your financial responsibilities before joining the army  

Infographic idea: What is the eligibility criteria of joining the Indian Army? 

Video idea: Realistic movies and series about war that you must watch  

Podcast idea: How do veterans cope with PTSD?  

Brand campaign that worked:   

This ad by Hyundai has an army officer narrate the story about how his train broke down on his way to report for his first posting, and how an unexpected meeting helped him get there on time. 

International Day of Education – 24 January  

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WORD OF THE DAY

BoîtebwatPart of speech: nounOrigin: French, unknown

1A small restaurant or nightclub.

Examples of Boîte in a sentence “Pierre was delighted to learn the new boîte was not too far from his apartment.” “This boîte has the best happy hour in town.”

Did you know…

… that today is Tabitha’s Birthday? In 1966, Elizabeth Montgomery’s Bewitched character, Samantha, had a baby named Tabitha. Bewitched was an American television situation comedy fantasy series which was broadcast for eight seasons on ABC from 1964 to 1972. Bewitched enjoyed great popularity and was ranked #50 on “TV Guide’s 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.”

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Today’s Inspirational Quote:

“Before deciding to retire, stay home for a week and watch the daytime TV shows.”

— Bill Copeland

You can’t control how people treat you, but you can control how you react.
How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours. (Wayne Dyer)
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A single raindrop down your neck is enough to make you shiver.
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Just the beginning.
Surprise.
No problem.
Born for success.
With pleasure.
Just imagine.
Bottom’s up.
Hand in hand.
Building the future.
Bringing solutions.

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WORD OF THE DAY

Tohubohutoh-hoo-BOH-hooPart of speech: nounOrigin: Hebrew, unknown

1A state of chaos; utter confusion.

Examples of Tohubohu in a sentence “The mayor’s unexpected announcement left the press in a tohubohu.” “After recess the students were always in a tohubohu.”

Burned out/burned in

Burned in is what we look for in an electronic device. It’s working perfectly, in the groove.

Burned out is what happens if we abuse it.

Burn-in comes from a practice, a generous, persistent approach that’s within our control.

Burn out, on the other hand, is often caused by trying to control things that we can’t possibly control. As a result, we waste cycles and create a pattern of stress.

Even though it seems as though the world is trying to steal our focus and our energy, ultimately, in each moment, it’s our choice to make. We can decide to create possibility and contribute. Toward better.

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Top 10 Famous Directors Who Were Fired

Top 10 Must-Visit Natural Wonders

Top 10 Must-Visit Natural Wonders

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“Marriage is not just spiritual communion, it is also remembering to take out the trash.” via Funny Quote of the Day https://ift.tt/2ZntefN

Right Out of the Gate

Meaning: Right from the beginning; to do something from the start.

The actions of today form the foundations of tomorrow.
The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. (H. Jackson Brown, Jr.)
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It’s impossible to lose if you never give up.
You just can’t beat the person who never gives up. (Babe Ruth)

SHORT ABSTRACT QUOTES AND SAYINGS

“All good art is abstract.” —John Newman

“All art is an abstraction to some degree.” —Henry Moore

“Abstraction is an esoteric language.” —Eric Fischl

“Abstract knowledge is always useful, sooner or later.” —Robert A. Heinlein

“Just as pure abstract art is not dogmatic, neither is it decorative.” —Piet Mondrian

“You can’t look at abstract art without thinking.” —Patricia Cole

“Abstraction forces you to reach the highest level of the basics.” —Alan Soffer

“The power to love what is purely abstract is given to few.” —Unknown

“Even abstract shapes must have a likeness.” —Willem de Kooning

“You can’t look at abstract art without thinking.” —Patricia Cole-Ferullo

“Abstraction is real, probably more real than nature.” —Joseph Albers

“For an abstract artist the figure is merely a crutch.” —C.C. Tazio Childress

“It looked like lively abstract art. Symbols in search of context.” —Unknown

“All paintings are abstract ideas, not representations of a true reality.” —Mike Svob

“I guess my experience with some stuff is kind of abstract.” —Joaquin Phoenix

“The abstract nature of reality is the source of beauty.” —William DeRaymond

“The more horrifying the world becomes, the more art becomes abstract.” —Paul Klee

“Abstraction is the way to the heart – it is not the heart itself.” —John Piper

“Whatever is most abstract may perhaps be the summit of reality.” —Unknown

“Abstract ideas are the patterns two or more memories have in common.” —Rudolf Flesch

“Do not copy nature too much. Art is an abstraction.” —Paul Gauguin

“If I choose abstraction over reality, it is because I consider it the lesser chaos.” —Robert Brault

“How many people become abstract as a way of appearing profound!” —Joseph Joubert

“It is easier to take a position in the abstract than when it hits home.” —Unknown

“Wisdom is the abstract of the past, but beauty is the promise of the future.” —Unknown

“Color is for me the purest form of expression, the purest abstract reality.” —Jim Hodges

“It is often my nature to be abstract, hidden in plain sight, or nowhere at all.” —Gerard Way

“The more abstract is form, the more clear and direct its appeal.” —Wassily Kandinsky

“The more horrifying the world becomes, the more art becomes abstract.” —Paul Klee

“Detailed descriptions, abstract ambitions, relevant observations, your’s and mine.” —Unknown

ABSTRACT QUOTES AND SAYINGS

“Writing is an abstract art of drawing pictures of the conscious and subconscious mind with words.” —Debasish Mridha

“I understand abstract art as an attempt to feed imagination with a world built through the basic sensations of the eyes.” —Jean Helion

“Abstraction is real, probably more real than nature. I prefer to see with closed eyes.” —Josef Albers

“There is no abstract art. You must always start with something. Afterward you can remove all traces of reality.” —Pablo Picasso

“Abstract art is a fundamental distrust of the theory of reality concocted by the eyes.” —Robert Brault

“I get satisfaction out of seeing stuff that makes real change in the real world. We need a lot more of that and a lot less abstract stuff.” —Unknown

“Whoever thought the immediate alternates with the immediate action is not an abstract painter.” —Pierre Alechinsky

“The longer you look at an object, the more abstract it becomes, and, ironically, the more real.” —Lucian Freud

“We commonly call it abstraction, when now it is really nothing more than extrapolation. And yet it goes on.” —John Gargano

“Abstraction is a mental process we use when trying to discern what is essential or relevant to a problem; it does not require a belief in abstract entities.” —Tom G. Palmer

“The abstract has no emotional content… the abstract is more powerful the more abstract it is.” —Cecil Balmond

“And while I was not an admirer of people in the specific, I liked them in the abstract. It is only the execution of the idea that disappoints.” —Elizabeth McCracken

“All abstract sciences are nothing but the study of relations between signs.” —Denis Diderot

“I understand abstract art as an attempt to feed imagination with a world built through the basic sensations of the eyes.” —Jean Helion

“Abstract art has helped us to experience the emotional power inherent in pure form.” —Anton Ehrenzweig

“The abstract artists that I admire were grounded in drawing, composition and design and it shows in their work.” —Jennifer Bellinger

“The test of an abstract picture, for me, is not my first reaction to it, but how long I can stand it hanging on the wall of a room where I am living.” —Bill Vaughan

“Abstraction is one of the greatest visionary tools ever invented by human beings to imagine, decipher, and depict the world.” —Jerry Saltz

“Abstract art places a new world, which on the surface has nothing to do with ‘reality,’ next to the ‘real’ world.” —Wasilly Kandinsky

“One act of beneficence, one act of real usefulness, is worth all the abstract sentiment in the world.” —Unknown

“Pure drawing is an abstraction. Drawing and colour are not distinct, everything in nature is coloured.” —Paul Cezanne

TOP TEN ABSTRACT QUOTES AND SAYINGS

Here you will find top ten abstract sayings and quotes selected by our team.

1. “Abstract ideas are the patterns two or more memories have in common.” —Rudolf Flesch
2. “Abstraction forces you to reach the highest level of the basics.” —Alan Soffer
3. “Wisdom is the abstract of the past, but beauty is the promise of the future.” —Unknown
4. “Abstraction is the way to the heart – it is not the heart itself.” —John Piper
5. “Pure drawing is an abstraction. Drawing and colour are not distinct, everything in nature is coloured.” —Paul Cezanne
6. “All good art is abstract.” —John Newman
7. “Abstraction is real, probably more real than nature. I prefer to see with closed eyes.” —Josef Albers
8. “The abstract nature of reality is the source of beauty.” —William DeRaymond
9. “Abstraction is one of the greatest visionary tools ever invented by human beings to imagine, decipher, and depict the world.” —Jerry Saltz
10. “I understand abstract art as an attempt to feed imagination with a world built through the basic sensations of the eyes.” —Jean Helion

Experience is key.
Open your eyes to the possibilities.
Just imagine.
Blissful knowledge.
On the front line.
Be cool.
Hearts united.
Life without strife.
Onward.
Live in the moment.

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Shipping creative work

Of course you can.

If you care enough.

It’s not easy, it might not work and it takes effort, but the opportunity is there.

It helps to do it on purpose and it helps to do it in community. I’m excited about the possibilities for 2021… Here are some things you can do that will make your work more effective:

The Creative’s Workshop is back.

It inspired my bestselling book The Practice, but it adds an entire dimension to the commitment of making and shipping work that matters.

In the Creative’s Workshop you’ll be part of a mutually supportive cohort of people who are ready to do the work. Creative work is thrilling and it makes a change happen. This workshop leads to an extraordinary shift in our expectations and productivity.

The thousands of people who have been part of it report that it’s truly a game-changer in their career and the way they approach their work.

And next week is the Early Decision Deadline for the altMBA’s May 2021 session. More than 5,000 alumni in 70 countries have discovered the difference it can make.

And a sneak preview: The Podcasting Workshop is back for its seventh session, with enrollment beginning January 26th.

These workshops work because the people in them are enrolled in a journey, ready to do the work together. They’re all run by my friends at Akimbo, an independent, mission-driven B corp.

Go make a ruckus.

[I’ll try to do these workshop updates once a month here on the blog. Please share with someone who is ready to make a difference.]

Did you know…

… that today is First Museum in America Day? The first public museum in America – the Charleston Museum – was established in Charleston, South Carolina, on this day in 1773. The Charleston Museum has been discovering, preserving, interpreting, celebrating, and sharing ever since. Their collections, exhibitions, educational programs, and events are designed to inspire curiosity and conversation.

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Today’s Inspirational Quote:

“Become slower in your journey through life. Practice yoga and meditation if you suffer from ‘hurry sickness.’ Become more introspective by visiting quiet places such as churches, museums, mountains, and lakes. Give yourself permission to read at least one novel a month for pleasure.”

— Wayne Dyer

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Jumping the Gun

Meaning: Something that occurs too early before preparations are ready. Starting too soon.

Improved happiness.
No problem.
Just enjoy.
The other side.
Open your eyes to the possibilities.
Experience is key.
True sensations.
Simplicity.
Live today, dream of tomorrow.
All as one.

Open your eyes to the possibilities.
Beyond boundaries.
Relax, we got this.
Improved happiness.
Pure delight.
Life experience.
Live. Love. Play.
See you next time.
Nothing beats the best.
The sky’s not the limit.

From the grounds to the skies.
Approach with care.
Progress through wisdom.
Take what they owe.
In ancestral footsteps we tread.
United we stand, united we conquer.
World, nature, people.
Power, progress, peace.
One struggle, one people, one destiny.
Friends, family, fatherland.

Ailurophile aye-LOO-rə-fayhlPart of speech: nounOrigin: Greek, early 20th century

Ailurophile aye-LOO-rə-fayhlPart of speech: nounOrigin: Greek, early 20th century

Ailurophileaye-LOO-rə-fayhlPart of speech: nounOrigin: Greek, early 20th century

1A cat lover.

Examples of Ailurophile in a sentence “She must be an ailurophile after fostering cats for 15 years.” “Even though I only have dogs, I’m an ailurophile at heart.”

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Did you know…

… that today is Thriller Best-Seller Day? Michael Jackson’s Thriller became the all-time best-selling LP on this day in 1984. With ten million copies sold, it surpassed the previous bestseller, the soundtrack from Saturday Night Fever. Thriller spent 37 weeks at number one on the Billboard album chart and produced seven top-10 singles, ahead of Fleetwood Mac, Cyndi Lauper and Bruce Springsteen, who have each taken four top-10 singles off one LP. To date, Thriller is estimated to have sold 65 million copies worldwide.

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Today’s Inspirational Quote:

“Getting an idea should be like sitting on a pin; it should make you jump up and do something.”

— E. L. Simpson

National Youth Day – 12 January  

This day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. 

Content marketing ideas 

Listicle idea: X Online platforms to upskill yourself  

Infographic idea: What’s the difference between Gen X, Y, and Z?  

Video idea: 30 under 30: Here are some young changemakers you should know about  

Podcast idea: How can you teach your child to start saving from a young age?  

Army Day – 15 January  

WORD OF THE DAY

Badinagebad-in-AHJPart of speech: nounOrigin: French, mid 17th century

1Humorous or witty conversation.

Examples of Badinage in a sentence “After a badinage, it’s nice to sit beside each other in quiet contentment.” “Fred’s badinage always kept his friends laughing.”