“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to….love what you do. Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything – all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure – these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.Your time is limited. Don’t waste it living someone else’s life“ - Steve Jobs
As much as we need inspiration to chase our dreams, we need to be aware of the realities that come with it. Check out this NY Times article on the 9-to-5ers turned entrepreneurs who are having second and third thoughts about their cubicle freedom.
Are you having any doubts about your Plan B? If so what is your Plan C?
Check out this video thatDMCI made for the 2010PromaxBDA ANZ Conferencethat showcases a day in the life of a ‘creative’. This piece revolves around the theme of ‘PROCRASTINATION’.
Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance. Do you procrastinate?
LMAOOOO!! I could not stop laughing at this video! Just the other day my girlfriends and I were talking about how we barely watch television and that our TV’s have become an eyesore in our apartments. I usually cut off my cable as soon as it starts to get hot and this summer was no different(that and my cable bill was ridiculous). I immediately saw a difference on how I spend my extra time when I’m at home. I currently use my television just to watch Netflix DVD’s and I watch instant shows on my laptop. I can’t say I’m against the television, but I can understand how it can easily suck up your time when it could be spent on much more meaningful projects.
Is your television a distraction? Have you spent more time watching TV this week than on your dream projects?
For someone like me with commitment issues to projects, this is a great way to break down all of these “big lofty” goals in my head into something concrete.
“I am obsessively interested in everything”-Michael Wolff
My sentiments exactly! I’ve always been obsessed with the process than the final result. Check out this great short about the co-founder of the Wolff Olins Agency, Michael Wolff, a man after my own heart.
This video targets the “Creatives” but he gave valuable lessons that go across all types of industries. If you’ve ever done anything in which you had to invoice a client or customer; then this is for you. Now please be forewarned thatMike Monteirohas a but of a potty mouth so if you are easily offended…please get over it. This is valuable info! So all you have to do is:
I love thisprojectby Director, Kenneth Chu. If you could wake up tomorrow and be anywhere where would it be? In the kitchen of your new cupcake bakery? At your book signing for NY times best seller? At the opening day ceremony of your non-profit?
