(via pizzamoan)
The need to be normal is the predominant anxiety disorder
in modern life.
—Thomas Moore, Original Self
Whenever there is enthusiasm, there is a creative
empowerment that goes far beyond what a mere person is
capable of.
—Eckhart Tolle, A New Earth
The way is light and fluid for the man with
no preferences.
—Lao-tzu
People who earn the label “creative” are really just people who
come up with more combinations of ideas, find interesting ones faster,
and are willing to try them out. The problem is that most schools
and organizations train us out of those habits.
—Guy Kawasaki, Reality Check
When I say be creative, I don’t mean you should all go and
become great painters and great poets. I simply mean let
your life be a painting, let your life be a poem.
—Osho
If it looks good, you’ll see it.
If it sounds good, you’ll hear it.
If it’s marketed right, you’ll buy it.
But if it’s true, you’ll feel it.
—Kid Rock
Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a
second-rate version of somebody else.
—Judy Garland
Emotional labor is available to all of us,
but it is rarely exploited as a competitive
advantage.
—Seth Godin
Quit thinking time is “out there.” Take ownership of time—
acknowledge that you are where it comes from— and it will
stop owning you. Claim time as yours and it will release its
claim on you.
—Gay Hendricks