Internet Access is Not a Human Right , NY Times Op-Ed. – In the age of citizen journalism, it’s an important distinction to make. What is a human right and what is simply a tool or mechanism?
It’s Not You; It’s the Judgement Economy by Jessica Hagy on Forbes – If you’ve ever felt like crap, Hagy offers some insight – and cool graphics – on how a judgement economy often dictates how we end up feeling about ourselves and life around us.
The 52 Letters Project: Reconnecting with the Handwritten Word is a project started by JoAnna Haugen, a freelance writer. I found the link for 52 letters through the Matador Network. As a major fan of handwritten letters, I love the concept of writing a letter a week to someone for a whole year. I plan on checking in with JoAnna’s blog. I hope you will too!
Don’t Think Different, Think About Different Things on HBR Blog Network – A really cool post by Dr. Art Markman about the importance of asking different questions, and thinking about things differently in order to foster innovation (I found me a new idol!)
10 Rules for Brilliant Women by Tara Sophia Mohr on Wise Living – I never read this, but apparently last year it went viral (how I missed this, I don’t know). It’s got some really kick-ass advice on living your best life as a brilliant woman. Implement Now!
100 Most Beautiful Words in the English Language – Need I say more?
To Find Happiness, Forget about Passion by Oliver Segovia on HBR – This article addresses the prime issue with my generation, as we’ve become this internally driven group of people. Some call us the “Me Generation”. Yet some of the best job search advice I’ve heard is to offer a solution to a problem. Perhaps it’s time we did that.
John Steinbeck, on Falling in Love – A 1958 Letter - This letter was originally posted on Brainpickings.org. I read Steinbeck’s “East of Eden” last year, and it left an indelible impression on me. He is a gritty, graceful, talented writer, and this softer side of him is so refreshing, and so characteristic!
The Rise of the New Groupthink by Susan Cain, who happens to be a favourite author on the subject of introversion. This article hits the nail on the head. My most creative work is done in solitude, though I value being able to talk to colleagues to “bounce ideas”. You’d actually be surprised by how many of our most influential innovators throughout history have been introverts!
