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Watchexplore-blog:
Schizophrenic law professor and mental health advocate Elyn Saks on what it’s like to live with schizophrenia – a truly extraordinary TED talk, the best thing since Temple Grandin’s talk on autism.
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“My best theory is this: When we are children, we invent these detailed imaginary...”
– The Power of the Particular – David Brooks, who has previously admonished about the dangerous division of intuition and rationality, makes a case for finding your particularity and making it your purpose.
Brooks is the author of The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and...
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“As you grow up, always tell the truth, do no harm to others, and don’t think you...”
– In 2006, a young boy named Jeremy wrote To Kill a Mockingbird author Harper Lee an endearing fan letter, asking for a signed photo. She didn’t send one, but offered this gem of advice in its lieu. (via explore-blog)
Wise words from the author of one of my favourite books ever.
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Brendan Baker: Does she give me energy, or take it... →
brendanbaker:
I was part of a selection process recently where we were asked this:
After meeting this candidate, did you have more or less energy?
That’s a fascinating question. As I reflected on it, I realized that the last candidate I had spoken with had sucked energy from me. It was clear.
Like most…
