Entertainment has seduced us into believing that we have a chance to live the life they live in the movies. Even the people in the movies don't live that life. It doesn't take 135 minutes to make a life, it takes almost a century. Everything doesn't depend on what happens in the next ninety seconds. Ever.
Seth GodinArt is when we do work that matters in a creative way, in a way that touches (people) and changes them for the better.
Seth GodinI donโt think the shortage of artists has much to do with the innate ability to create or initiate. I think it has to do with believing that itโs possible and acceptable for you to do it. Weโve had these doors open wide for only a decade or so, and most people have been brainwashed into believing that their job is to copyedit the world, not to design it.
Seth GodinIf your project or organization depends on knowing things that other people don't know (but could find out if they wanted to), your days are probably numbered. Ask a travel agent The alternative, while difficult, is obvious. Provide enough non-commodity service and customization that it doesn't matter if the ideas spread. In fact, it will help you when they do.
Seth Godin