Living the creative processI've benefited from spending time reflecting on the following thoughts and matter, and I think you will too:Chesterton’s Fence
Ever heard of Chesterton’s Fence? I hadn’t. It’s pretty straightforward. Don’t knock something (or someone) until you learn its history. Easier said than done. How important are grades?
I was reminded that I got a C+ in a writing class during college when I received my transcripts in the mail (I’m applying for a graduate program). I didn’t particularly appreciate writing in college, but I do now. The reminder caused me to ponder the importance grades and the role of a teacher. Bicycle Thieves Typography
Someone once gave advice along the lines of, “Go watch obscure movies for inspiration because no one else is looking there.” I don’t know how obscure the movie Bicycle Thieves is. Still, I found plenty of inspiration from watching the movie (in particular, the title sequence). It’s hard to do nothing
Jenny Odell wrote a book titled How To Do Nothing. While I haven't read the book, I heard her talk about it on podcasts and articles. Doing nothing is extremely hard, though I think it's worth pursuing to balance out the societal pressures of performance and productivity. Perhaps you can relate?
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