Here’s a first look at the most highly anticipated slide deck in Silicon Valley: Mary Meeker’s 2018 internet trends report: All the slides, plus analysis
Choir! Sings Never Gonna Give You Up
My love for Choir! Choir! Choir! runs so deep! This one with Rick Astley made my heart burst. The founders of this heart-opening organization are definitely on my list of people I would love to have coffee with one day. There is so much JOY oozing out of this video!
Elizabeth Streb Defies Gravity
Two weeks ago I had the wonderful pleasure to sit next to Elizabeth Streb at a dinner party. She told me she was an extreme action specialist who flies. I couldn’t help but tilt my head to the side and say “Tell me more!” Luck has it, she talked about her quest of defying gravity in this wonderful TED talk.
What an incredible woman! Check out her company Streb.
Apply to Travel The World and Make Friends
My friend Yvonne and her sister Corrinne launched a remarkable project called Yuujou, celebrating friendship.
If you’re a creative type and into traveling, you can apply to be one of the lucky few to be paid to travel around the world for 4 months. Yep, for reals.
This is a privately funded project. No sales pitches or hidden agendas. It is a media project entirely here to underline the importance of friendship and that we are all connected. Refreshing.
Two thumbs up. Apply here.
The Joy of Singing
I have seen James Sills do his choir leading magic multiple times. It’s utterly heart opening. And now I want to start a choir with heart-forward humans in Brooklyn.
Friday Link Pack (on Saturday)
I had the chance to experience Crush Club live yesterday. Instant new favorite. Impossible to sit still.
– I always love this list put together by the Do Lectures team: 100 Must-Read Books Of 2018
– In this mini-episode of Hurry Slowly, Jocelyn asks this one question: “Who are you without the doing?” I will have to think on this.
– These food puzzles are delightful.
– Loving these prints by Zach Lieberman.
– Helpful rules to follow in times of crisis, for leaders managers, or any human really.
– This bookstand made me look.
– How to Make and Wear Medieval Armor: An In-Depth Primer
– The Man Who Turns Back New York City’s Clocks, Hand by Hand
– I just discovered my Sparketype, a discovery tool created by my friend Jonathan Fields. You can do too. It’s free.
– These rugs would look good in my bathroom.
– Intrigued by these Shoe Skunks
– Worth a listen: Debbie Millman in conversation with Pete Souza
– Geo Guesser – A Goole Maps Game (via Seth)
– Blocked from the ballot – Stories on Voting in America
– A perfect print for a kids room: Animals by Oliver Jeffers. (A lot of these animals are available as Tattly.)
– This monkey tea bag holder made me laugh.
– Fly hummingbird, fly.
Cool jobs to apply for: There are over 1,200 jobs listed on the new CreativeMornings job board. Search full time, part time, contract, remote, freelance, internships.
– Sproutel in Providence is looking for a designer.
– Mailchimp in Atlanta is looking for a Director of Marketing Operations.
– Herman Miller in Hollan, Michigan is looking to hire a Writer/Editor Intern.
See all of the jobs.
Film Director Bas Berkhout
I am so happy to see my friend Bas Berkhout for once in front of the camera.
I met Bas many moons ago when he filmed a Like Knows Like with me. During a day of filming, I was able to plant the seed that he should leave Holland and move to NYC. He did and joined our creative co-working community. We’ve been fast friends ever since. Love this talented man.
Animated Minimalist Mid-Century Book Covers
Even More Covers from Henning M. Lederer on Vimeo.
So much respect for Henning M. Lederer. He masterfully animates minimalist mid-century book covers. If you’re into this, there are more of these videos here.
Earthrise
Earthrise tells the story of the first image captured of the Earth from space in 1968. Told through the voices of the Apollo 8 astronauts themselves, the film recounts their experiences and memories and explores the beauty, awe, and grandeur of the Earth against the blackness of space. Read the story here.
(Thanks Bobby)
Bananatex – Fabric Made from Bananas
This beautiful bag is made out of Bananatex®: the world’s first technical fabric made purely from banana plants, organically cultivated in the Philippine highlands. Beautiful! Well done, QWSTION. (The language you’re hearing is my mother tongue, Swiss-German, a spoken-only language.)
(Thank you Kevin)
“Leftover Woman”
Single women in China are courageously standing up against the pressure of being labelled “Sheng Nu”, or “leftover woman”. This hit in the heart.
(thank you Matt)
Meet Scott Harrison – Charity Water Founder
I really enjoyed this honest and vulnerable conversation between Chase Jarvis and Scott Harrison, founder of Charity Water.
I See You
Setu is a yoga community dedicated to promoting and advocating inclusivity in yoga. The community is home to hundreds of teachers and leaders who promote diversity and body positivity. The woman behind it all, Libby Nicholau, is all heart. The wonderful video is by Jacob Krupnick.
Attack of the Tumbleweeds
I could watch this all day.
Shannon Lee speaking at CreativeMornings/NYC
Last month’s CreativeMornings theme was Chaos and we had the honor to have Shannon Lee fly in from Los Angeles and share her story.
In her open talk, Shannon Lee shares how she dealt with chaos in her life through healing and learning from her father’s timeless philosophies.
What a lot of people don’t know is that Bruce Lee was not just a martial art master but a deep philosopher. Some of my favorite quotes are by him. He was a deep soul. I am grateful Shannon is making sure her father’s philosophies are spreading and live on.
20 minutes well spent.
Mr. Fred Rogers Documentary
I watched the newest Mr. Rogers Documentary last night and it was just what my heart needed. It’s like a wave of kindness and love washing over you and restoring all faith in humanity. Watch it!
Deep Listening
Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh says listening can help end the suffering of an individual. Watch as he explains how to practice compassionate listening.
The Story of Couch to 5K
Couch to 5K is one of the most popular exercise programs in the world, created by my office mate Josh Clark. He created the program in 1996 after getting over a relationship break-up by running. His system builds from a few seconds of running, to longer distances, over a series of weeks. I really should give this a try.
And, if you want to hear more, here’s a longer audio-podcast version of the story. And here is Josh’s own write up.