February 2012
3 posts
Saying "no" sucks →
Pick the things in life that really matter: your family, your friends, the people, work and art that truly inspires you. You don’t have to ignore everything else, but don’t say yes to anything that compromises the level of enjoyment or excellence that you get and give to those things that really matter.
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Design with trust, ask questions
The most important lesson I learned this past year is that when I don’t understand something, I need to ask questions. I’ve found that overcoming any embarrassment, shame, pride, or ego, and pushing myself to ask seemingly ignorant or naive questions is actually my responsibility as a professional. Having the courage to acknowledge my own lack of understanding and relying on my...
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“Culture educates the emotions. It consists of narratives, holidays, symbols, and...”
– The Social Animal, David Brooks