Personally, I think one of the most interesting blogs today is Seth Godin’s. I read his blog daily, because 1) it’s easy to read, 2) he gets to the point (usually) without a lot of filler words, and 3) he has a lot of good suggestions to offer for anyone in almost any career.
If you haven’t read Seth’s blog, here are my take-aways from the last few blog posts I’ve read:
About “Not for Diana”
This story is ostensibly about the ability to sell a necklace that says “Diana” on it.
Imagine how many more you could sell, one man says, if it read “Not Diana”, because there are so many more of those!
This is exactly why you shouldn’t chase trends. Or appeal to the lowest common denominator. Or write books and movies (or podcasts or comic books) that every single person will like, kinda. Or let other people tell you how to live.
Those other people include me.
Here’s the link to the source.
About “The specific yes and the meandering no”
Well, this one is long and says lots of things. Basically, it’s about preconceptions and fear of change. I think.
Here’s a summary:
People aren’t always rational. They don’t make decisions based on logical principles at all times. And they don’t always listen.
A culture changes when a combination of two things happens:
1. Actual experience leads people to the truth about what they don’t believe;
2. The “culture shifts” and it’s scarier to “stay still” than join “what is clearly working.”
Please note, none of these terms are defined.
Finally, the “last fifty years of technology adoption show that this happens every single time a shift spreads across the culture. Every time.”
I wonder what his source for that one was.
Here’s a link to the source.
About “The end of the office”
Just read The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit and watch Office Space.
You’ll get the idea.
Here’s a link to the source.
About “Not what you asked for, but just what you needed”
Exactly what it says.
If you’re a librarian or a screenwriter, you should already know this.
Here’s a link to the source.
About “Limiting data in search of information”
There’s so much information on the Internet, your brain will explode if you try to take it all in.
Say “no” to a lot of shit that does nothing for you and takes you nowhere.
Otherwise, consult your local librarian or an information professional. Or career counselor. Or life counselor.
Say no to FOMO.
(Sorry I took so long to get to the point.)
Here’s a link to the source.
About “The two train illusion”
Sometimes you have to sit still, be patient, and pay attention.
Here’s a link to the source.
PS: Have I mentioned that I tend to employ tongue-in-cheek humor? 🙂