They say you’re supposed to plan, to set goals, not simply go with the flow of things. Go after what you want relentlessly until you make it yours. Step out your process and know exactly where you are at every moment. Anything less is to be flakey and unreliable, or at best mediocre.
Articles on the subject of daily work and the role it should play in a healthy, happy, and worthwhile life as opposed to a daily grind and punishment which we choose to endure.
The Complexity In Simple Tasks
Why is it that simple tasks tend to offer the most satisfaction, and yet have an intense complexity? Gardening, washing dishes, hanging out clothes… Last week the missus had a notion of growing tomatoes in the kitchen window so out she went and bought a packet of tomato seeds.
Is A Round Of Applause & A Cheque Selling Out?
Many creative people have a hang up about getting their material out there. They think receiving a round of applause is selling out to the man. Forget that nonsense. Do you want to experience the joy of seeing a smile on someone’s face for the love of something you created? Or would you prefer to die and leave it all after you undiscovered?
How Did I End Up Here?
“I’m 43 years of age, and these days I find I’m constantly asking myself, how did I end up here?” She said, staring at nothing in particular. I just listened for what I knew was coming next. “It’s like, is this all there is?”
There Are No Mistakes In Creative Endeavour, Here’s Why
The idea that we can make mistakes is ridiculous to me. I know it’s prominent in our psyche but it shows a real inability to see the reality of a situation. The truth is that there are no mistakes – period. Mistakes mean failure at some level or other, and to most of society failure means you’re incapable, worthless, useless, less than normal, outside the circle. It’s bollocks lads.
The Importance Of Making Stuff
The Importance Of Making Stuff, Of Making A Positive Contribution What’s the story peeps! Welcome to day 4. I’m still at it…alright it’s only four days, let’s see how things hold up at four months. Yesterday I wrote about my high regard for people with integrity and energy for making things happen. Nothing would ever […]
Why People Who Make Stuff Are Great
Why People Who Make Stuff Are Great I’ve real admiration for people who make stuff. Not just any oul stuff mind you, I mean those who make quality stuff and apply themselves positively. I just think these people are feckin great, they have such positive energy about them. You know the ones. They dedicate themselves to […]