From TED.com Fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi spins through a dizzying array of inspirations — from ’50s pinups to a fleeting glimpse of a woman on the street who makes him shout “Stop the cab!” Inside this rambling talk are real clues to living a happy, creative life. Fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi mixes high fashion and the […]
The Lion and the Gazelle
April 14, 2014 By
“Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up, it knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve. It doesn’t matter whether you’re the lion or a gazelle… …when the […]
If it scares you…
April 11, 2014 By
Push yourself to your limits and get out from your comfort zone. If you are to to grow as a person, you must get out from your comfort zone. Even if it scares you. Even if it terrifies you. Specially if it makes your palms sweaty and your mouth dry and gives you nightmares. Step forward and […]
Brené Brown: The power of vulnerability
April 10, 2014 By
[ FIRE UP FRIDAYS – Inspiration, Conversations, Awesomeness ] To all the lovely women out there…Listen to this incredible TED talk by Brené Brown. Brené Brown studies human connection — our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a […]
Purple Cow
– Seth Godin
April 7, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable is a 2003 book by Seth Godin. The book presents Godin’s personal belief that creative advertising is less effective today because of clutter and advertising avoidance. The book advocates that companies produce remarkable products and target people who are likely to spread word of mouth about the product. USA Today said it “reminds business […]
Kick your “buts”
April 4, 2014 By
The difference between a winner and a loser is a 3-letter word: “BUT”; We want to do so many things but there is always an inner voice that says “BUT” ….But maybe it won’t work out, …But what if I fail? …What if I lose? …What if I look ridiculous? But, But. But… KICK YOUR […]
Your Body Language shapes who you are
April 4, 2014 By
In this brilliant TED talk, social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Her ongoing research on body language reveals that we can change other people’s perceptions — and even our own body chemistry — simply by changing body positions. Worth […]
A Whack on the Side of the Head
– Roger Von Oech
April 1, 2014 By Leave a Comment
“It’s difficult to get your creative juices flowing if you’re always being practical, following rules, afraid to make mistakes, not looking into outside areas, or under the influence of any of the other mental locks.” In our day to day lives, we seldom have a need to think outside the box. We tend to do […]
Health care should be a team sport
– Eric Dishman
March 31, 2014 By
From TED.com When Eric Dishman was in college, doctors told him he had 2 to 3 years to live. That was a long time ago. Now, Dishman puts his experience and his expertise as a medical tech specialist together to suggest a bold idea for reinventing health care — by putting the patient at the center […]
How to build your creative confidence
– David Kelley
March 29, 2014 By
From TED.com Is your school or workplace divided into “creatives” versus practical people? Yet surely, David Kelley suggests, creativity is not the domain of only a chosen few. Telling stories from his legendary design career and his own life, he offers ways to build the confidence to create… (From The Design Studio session at TED2012, guest-curated […]
