Monday Mash-Up ~ 2023.01.30
Recommended Viewing
Creation Lessons from a Master Architect
I saw this yesterday on CBS Sunday Morning — the story of architect Steven Holl.
Holl paints every day, mostly in a small notebook, for his own entertainment and creative inspiration. Creation without a specific business project in mind, sometimes sparking a business idea later.
Holl says:
I’ve come at architecture through watercolors and conceptual strategies. And I find that this little 5×7 notebook, making a kind of sketch and writing a few words, this is a way of getting into a project. I’ve been doing that for my whole life.
When you watch the video, you’ll see how he transformed one of his watercolors — unrelated to a professional project when he painted it– into a architectural design.
Fascinating and inspiring.
Recommended Reading
Ann Handley: How to Write Like Robots Can’t
When it comes to AI copywriting robots, Ann Handley and I see eye to eye. In the latest edition (#130) of her fantastic email newsletter, Ann nails it. She writes:
A lot of us are looking for a way to shortcut the process, because we think AI is like a microwave that’ll heat our Hickory Ham Hot Pocket in a jiffy.
Look! 10 seconds on HIGH and I have an entire blog post!
But it’s not like that…
AI is a robot perched on our shoulder, not the creator at the keyboard.
Amen, Ann!
Recommended Viewing / Listening
Finding Your Authentic Self
The latest episode of the Story Power Marketing Show podcast with guest Barbera Schouten:
Barbera is a transformation coach, a speaker, and an author. She specializes in helping people who feel different than others to be deeply connected with their authentic (spiritual) selves, have a crystal clear vision of the life they truly want to live.
Discussed in this episode:
- Why burnout is a result of not being true to your authentic self. (20:20)
- What does it mean to put the real me out there? (24:33)
- Authenticity: not just what’s working for you, but defining what’s working for them. (37:06)
Here’s an excerpt video.
Full episode video and audio: here. You also can find the podcast by searching for “The Story Power Marketing Show” wherever you find your favorite podcast.
Recommended Viewing
“Dealt” — An Incredible Movie
Richard Turner is a world-renowned card magician…
…who also happens to be blind.
What a story.
Watch the trailer and then find the movie on your favorite streaming service.
Words to Ponder…
…from the Copybloggers
“If you have the attention of an audience, you’re already a leader.”
– Brian Clark
Don't go away yet..
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