Tag Archives: Art

Pay Attention To Get Rich

Posted on August 11, 2011 by AJ Kessler

Being aware of the world around you is important.  It makes life more interesting.  It’s the foundation for creativity.  It can also make you rich. I’m reminded of this fact by Sam Farber, founder of OXO.  How did Sam, a … Continue reading →

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Kill Yourself, For Two Weeks

Posted on July 11, 2011 by AJ Kessler

Killing yourself can be a useful thing to think about.  But, instead of using it is a mid-to-long term form of regulation, what if you shortened it and made it immediately actionable? What if you had two weeks to live? … Continue reading →

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The World’s Most Valuable Skill

Posted on July 1, 2011 by AJ Kessler

It’s not the ability to pick stocks or spot market trends.  It’s not the ability to sniff out which wells will produce oil or which methods will cure cancer.  It’s not the ability to mange people or leverage their talents … Continue reading →

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Entrepreneurs: Learn From Artists; Artists From Entrepreneurs

Posted on June 24, 2011 by AJ Kessler

A lot of artists have problems shipping work, myself included.  It’s scary.  An artist’s work is the most intimate reflection of his own taste, views, and values.  Putting work out into the world leaves an artist vulnerable to critique, criticism, … Continue reading →

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Real Art Doesn’t Use Crutches

Posted on June 16, 2011 by AJ Kessler

The other day I talked about how Christopher Nolan masterfully used the “mystique” trigger to propel The Dark Knight to rake in over $1 Billion at the box office, worldwide.  In that post, I asked: So, since the archetype of … Continue reading →

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