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George Bernard Shaw: “Life isn’t about finding yourself.” – Inspirational Quote of the Week

Posted on by Nadia K

Happy Tuesday!

Today’s timeless quote comes from the great Irish playwriter George Bernard Shaw written in his satiric work “An Unsocial Socialist”, published at the end of XIX century.

Isn’t it an interesting point of view?

I don’t know about you, but I grew up thinking: What is my purpose in this life? What is the reason for my being? What are my talents? and When will I find myself?

And the truth is, very few people know their talents from a young age. And even if they know their talent, lots of hard work and learning is needed to master a talent i.e. to create yourself.

For the rest of us, where the talent is not defined early, we need to:

  • learn new things on a regular basis;
  • repeat what we know to master a skill,
  • connect our knowledge and build on top of it.

This is basically the process of creating ourselves. Once we start sharing our knowledge, helping others, getting a sense of accomplishment, and even feeling happy with our contribution, then we can say we created ourselves. But that’s not the end of it – lifelong learning continues and self-development never stops.

Thanks and stay safe!

Posted in Books, creativity, TED talks

TED Talk: Steven Johnson about the Idea Process

Posted on by Nadia K

How the ideas are born? Where and when is the ideal place and time to come up with ideas?

Steven Johnson author of the book “Where Good Ideas Come From” gives a remarkable talk about the recipe for creating a great idea.

“We take ideas from other people, from people we’ve learned from, from people we run into in the coffee shop, and we stitch them together into new forms and we create something new. That’s really where innovation happens.”

Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation

 

For more on his theories and findings, read his book “Where Good Ideas Come From“.

 

Posted in Books, Personality, TED talks

TED Talk: Susan Cain about The Quiet in a World That Can’t Stop Talking

Posted on by Nadia K

Susan Cain is a former corporate lawyer and negotiations consultant — and a self-described introvert. At least one-third of the people we know are introverts, notes Cain in her book QUIET: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. Although our culture undervalues them dramatically, introverts have made some of the great contributions to society — from Chopin’s nocturnes to the invention of the personal computer to Ghandi’s transformative leadership.

One remarkable book everyone should read!

Quiet Quotes

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking“The secret to life is to put yourself in the right lighting. For some, it’s a Broadway spotlight; for others, a lamplit desk. Use your natural powers — of persistence, concentration, and insight — to do work you love and work that matters. Solve problems. make art, think deeply.”

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“So stay true to your own nature. If you like to do things in a slow and steady way, don’t let others make you feel as if you have to race. If you enjoy depth, don’t force yourself to seek breadth. If you prefer single-tasking to multi-tasking, stick to your guns. Being relatively unmoved by rewards gives you the incalculable power to go your own way.”

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“Indeed, your biggest challenge may be to fully harness your strengths. You may be so busy trying to appear like a zestful, reward-sensitive extrovert that you undervalue your own talents, or feel underestimated by those around you. But when you’re focused on a project that you care about, you probably find that your energy is boundless.”

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“Introverts need to trust their gut and share their ideas as powerfully as they can. This does not mean aping extroverts; ideas can be shared quietly, they can be communicated in writing, they can be packaged into highly produced lectures, they can be advanced by allies. The trick for introverts is to honor their own styles instead of allowing themselves to be swept up by prevailing norms.” ― Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking

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TED Talk: Emilie Wapnick about “Multipotentialites”

Posted on by Nadia K

“What do you want to be when you grow up?”

Emilie Wapnick talks about the kind of people she calls “multipotentialites”. See if you ‘ll find a “multipotentialite” in you?

“…embrace your many passions. Follow your curiosity down those rabbit holes. Explore your intersections. Embracing our inner wiring leads to a happier, more authentic life.”

Very inspiring talk!