Study Hacks. On Sam Harris and Stephen Fry’s Meditation Debate February 19th, 2019 · 44 comments A few weeks ago, on his podcast, Sam Harris interviewed the actor and comedian Stephen Fry.
Early in the episode, the conversation took a long detour into the topic of mindfulness meditation. Harris, of course, is a longtime proponent of this practice. He discusses it at length in his book, Waking Up, and now offers an app to help new adherents train the skill (I’ve heard it’s good). What sparked the diversion in the first place is when, early in the conversation, Fry expressed skepticism about meditation. Harris’s response was to compare meditation to reading. Fry, who is currently using and enjoying Harris’s meditation app, conceded, and the discussion shifted toward a new direction. I wonder, however, whether Fry should have persisted. Read more » Minimalism Grows… February 8th, 2019 · 31 comments Before I do, two quick notes: On to the publicity updates: The Beginning of a Digital Revolution?
Myth Confirmed. Educational Resources for Studying Graphic Design. Feb 14 2011 One of the greatest things about having access to the Internet, is the educational opportunities that it affords the public.
People in all professions have the ability to expand their knowledge base through the wealth of information being shared via the Internet, and the same holds true for those who are studying graphic design. The Internet is positively bursting with tutorials and resources that can help one advance through the various stages of becoming a successful graphic designer. All the way, from a newbie to an experienced pro. Today, that is our purpose here. Here is a collection of invaluable educational resources on graphic design that have been broken down into different categories depending on your preferred methods of consumption.
We have tutorials for your hands-on approach, podcasts for a more auditory take and an assortment of PDFs and articles to read through. PDFs PDFoo – Graphic Design The final PDF we have for you is the Graphic Design Wikibook. Articles. Motivation and Self Improvement. Joe's Goals - Free Online Habit Tracker. How To Break The Mold & Reinvent Your Resumé. It’s no secret that creativity matters.
Yet when it comes to selling our own services – arguably the thing that matters most – we often set aside our creative superpowers, opting for a standardized resume instead.In an overstuffed job market, it’s more important than ever to set yourself apart. But how can you cram everything you do, know, and aspire to accomplish into a single page and create something memorable? The options are infinite, but the most successful examples we’ve found have a few qualities in common. They tell a story, inject personality while maintaining professionalism, demonstrate expertise in a relevant way, and – last but not least – pique the curiosity of their recipients.Here are 15 examples of resumes, portfolios, and promotional mailers that entertain and inform: What’s Impressed You?
Do you have great examples of promo materials that you (or someone else) have created? Study Hacks. The Art of Complex Problem Solving.