Some Amazing Thoughts from Inspiring Thought Leaders
“Today, what defines the most innovative, and the most successful, people is their willingness to fail. And, that’s especially true in journalism, media and advertising… This is the key to the future for all of us. It’s not how we deal with success but how we embrace and learn from failure that will define all of [...]
Film | Birthright by Sean Mullins
BIRTHRIGHT from Sean Mullens on Vimeo. In my attempt to stop using bottled water (which has been successful with the exception of a recent trip to Indonesia), I have also made a concise effort to cease using takeaway cardboard coffee cups. This is a for a few reasons and the main reason is not environmental. [...]
From the Bull:: On Being unreasonable
Being unreasonable… A small number of people have suggested to me that I have made a career out of being contrary and at times unreasonable. This always makes me smile and nowadays I accept it as a compliment. Like a friend once told me, “you don’t get a nickname like The Bull from baking scones [...]
A floating office for two from WaterSpace.
Today we have drawn our attention to inspring spaces. Inspiring to visit, live or work. The H2Office is a purpose-built floating office that can comfortably accommodate one or two workers. In addition to a sun deck above, the H2Office comes equipped with a work area featuring wood-like flooring and an L-shaped desk and shelving unit across [...]
Jamie Oliver’s TED Prize wish:: Teach every child about food
Have you ever been so moved by a speech that it change the very foundations of your life? I have. The majority of the speeches that moved me to create changes in my life were delivered by TED. Last week, they did it again. After awarding Jamie Oliver with the TED Prize for 2009, in [...]
We think you should visit:: Fear.less
fear.less is a free online magazine that empowers people through unique stories of overcoming fear. From entrepreneurs, business leaders, artists and scientists to survivors of extreme experiences, these stories demonstrate the hidden potential we have to confront our fears and come out victorious. Co-founded by Ishita Gupta and Clay Hebert, fear.less is their answer to [...]
JK Rowling: The fringe benefits of failure
J.K. Rowling Speaks at Harvard Commencement from Harvard Magazine on Vimeo. TED has pointed us towards JK Rowlands 2008, Harvard University commencement speech, “Harry Potter” author JK Rowling offers some powerful, heartening advice to dreamers and overachievers, including one hard-won lesson that she deems “worth more than any qualification I ever earned.” Please, grab a [...]
Being Right versus the Right Thing
I am constantly amazed by poor services and red tape. Mangers who put process before people and empathy. I have lost count of the amount of times a company, more often than not, a large organisation has chosen to be right over choosing to do the right thing. Too many companies overlook empathy and solution. Does it [...]
Sparing 11 more minutes for: Natasha Tsakos
We often venture into territory which deserves a lot more than 3 minutes of our time. You choose to follow uncluttered white spaces due to the low impact on your day combined with inspiring and compelling content from remarkable people (Max, The Bull, Glenn, Paul, Jack, Emma to name a few). Today we want to [...]
