December 2008
29 posts
“The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to...”
– Ben Okri (via affremblequotes)
SCOUTING NY - www.scoutingny.com →
datainsightsideas:
intrepidbrooklyn:
Very, very interesting finds from all over NYC that many of us miss on a daily basis as we scuttle from train to work or to and from a meeting. Well this film location scout takes the time to see the details ignored every day by thousands of NYers in too much of a rush to pay attention or even care. This is their blog and it showcases some really...
“Don’t fear failure so much that you refuse to try new things. The saddest...”
– Unknown
Dear Friends & Fam, Seeing as it’s Christmas, this seems like an opportune time to express my deep appreciation to you for everything you’ve given me over the past 22 years. I have no doubt I would not, could not be where I am today without your love and encouragement. Now that I’m on my own, I realize this and think about it every single day. Thanks to you, I’ve been...
“Chance favors the prepared mind.”
– Louis Pasteur
“I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And...”
– Edward Everett Hale (via affremblequotes)
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What I Learned From The President
On December 2nd, I saw Scott O’Neil speak at Madison Square Garden. Mr. O’Neil is the President of MSG, and his presentation was about breaking into and being successful in the sports industry. His message, however, applied to all walks of life.
Here’s a quick bio on him via NBA.com:
In his role as President, MSG Sports, Mr. O’Neil oversees all aspects of business...
“I think that only daring speculation can lead us further and not accumulation of...”
– Albert Einstein
“We believe that unity is strength, knowledge is power,
and attitude is...”
– Lance Armstrong Foundation
“Never, “for the sake of peace and quiet,” deny your own experience...”
– Dag Hammarskjold
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"The Customer Is The Company", my first NYC event
Here’s something to think about next time a customer service line puts you on hold: Online networking is quickly making happy customers a top priority for media companies. - Adam Auriemma, mediabistro.com
On Tuesday, I attended my first industry event in NYC. It was a panel discussion hosted by mediabistro.com, and it was fittingly titled “The Customer is the Company”. ...
“Design is in everything we make, but it’s also between those things. It’s a mix...”
– Erik Adigard (via affremblequotes)
“A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and gets to bed at night, and in...”
– Bob Dylan
“Nobody is as smart as everybody.”
– Kevin Kelly
WatchOver the past few months, I’ve started to watch many of the TED Talks - “Inspired talks from the world’s leading thinkers & doers” - and this one by Kevin Kelly, founding executive director of Wired magazine, continues to stick with me. To me, what Kelly says about the future of the web is inevitably true.
As I’ve started to seek a job in the digital realm,...
“Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them...”
– Unknown