I’m fascinated by the contemporary writing process. How do people today decide to type their thoughts into existence? Do they still write by hand? Where do they sit? What inspires them to keep putting words to paper? I’ve been thinking about …
Tag: inspiration

A practical reminder to get shit done.
The motivated folks from Startup Vitamins have a shit-ton of inspiring products just waiting for you. Seriously, let’s inject more awesome in this world by sporting a few of these gems.

Go outside. Shut the door.
Feeling a bit lost? Seeking inspiration, but don’t know where to turn? Look no further. And no. This isn’t some late night TV infomercial. Brian Eno has got your back. Back in ’75, he created The Oblique Strategies, a deck of cards …

This is water.
David Foster Wallace, author of many great works — including but not limited to Infinite Jest, which I have unfortunately not been able to finish despite multiple attempts — gave a commencement address to graduating seniors at Kenyon College back …

Here’s what the obituary of a ladies’ man, foodie, natty dresser, and accomplished traveler looks like
Harry Weathersby Stamps died this past weekend, and his daughter Amanda Lewis memorialized him in a witty, at times hilarious, obituary. Ladies and gents, this is not your typical eulogy. This is a true celebration of life. “He had a life-long …

Pursue your dreams!
Today, a short yet important reminder from Neil Gaiman: you don’t have to listen to anybody who says “You can’t.” You can, and should. Pursue your dreams – whatever that may be. That’s because you (yes, you) fucking rock. You’re a …