And in a world where we have too many choices and too little time, the obvious thing to do is just ignore stuff. And my parable here is, you're driving down the road and you see a cow, and you keep driving 'cause you've seen cows before. Cows are invisible. Cows are boring. Who's going to stop and pull over and say, oh, look, a cow? Nobody.
Seth GodinSeizing new ground, making connections between people or ideas, working without a map-these are works of art, and if you do them, you are an artist, regardless of whether you wear a smock, use a computer, or work with others all day long.
Seth GodinYou can listen to what people say, sure. But you will be far more effective if you listen to what people do.
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 Godin