This dream resembles The Last of Us, a video game I own but have not yet played. The last of us video game vibe w/Keanu Reeves as the leader of survivor cult amid apocalyptic zombie hoards. The visuals were incredibly realistic; at some point, I awoke within the dream b/c of how fantastic everything was). The dream…
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When observing much of human history, one will notice that the powerful figures who have preached a message of peace, love, unity, and respect [hereafter referred to, collectively, as ‘non-violence’] seem to have had a very difficult time expressing themselves due to the dominant culture / societal persecution. There seems to be an implicit assumption…
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Flow-state and how to creatively solve wicked problems that defy simple solutions. Creative problem solving = triage. Find out the context, ask relevant questions to delve further into the perspectives surrounding the problem, then study the full picture (as best you can) objectively at a distance. A combination of Emic, or inside, and Etic, or…
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Curiosity drives my life forward because I am always interested to learn new things. This is the essence of a growth mindset. Additionally, the growth mindset is knowing that one can learn new skills and knowledge. This is contrasted with a fixed mindset in which an individual believes that he/she has a static, or unchanging,…
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Seth Godin’s concept of the purple cow, or remarkable products which market themselves, is a very intriguing way to avoid the dystopian idea of losing one’s craft due to automation. We must stand out from, rather than fit in with, the masses of boring, typical people doing boring and typical work. We’ve got to realize…
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[Mindless] focus on productivity is lame; however, mindfulness adds a deeper dimension which functions to make a boring idea, cool. I do the best I can to bring a consistent meditation practice to my worldly pursuits..It seems to be one of the best things I’ve done to improve the productivity of my actions. Taking the…
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There used to be a smartphone app that created comic strips with an avatar based on your life, photographs, conversations, etc. The permissions were a little concerning, and it felt sort-of creepy; however, I really enjoyed the comics the app created. This one below may be my favorite one, haha. Seemingly all-of-a sudden, one day,…
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Greetings and good day. Anything that appears in this space, at the beginning, will likely be quite rough; please bear with me as I learn to blog. Let’s begin with the purpose: Sharpening my wordsmith skills via deliberate practice. I’m Shaun Rose, 27 years young, and infinitely curious about communication and connection. I very much…
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Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
