Hey you,
I don't know if you've noticed but I didn't send out a newsletter last week because I COMPLETELY FORGOT 🤣 Thought you should know that this newsletter is being (digitally) hand-crafted and is a labor of geeky love. But moving forward, I'll make it a point to be consistent.
I also want to share with you an illustration one of your fellow subscribers made based on an article I shared in this previous issue:
Thank you for sharing your talents with the world, Jaja! 🥰 Please check out her Facebook page: Failing With Style
Makes me also wonder: How do you see yourself as a cup at the start of the day?
Do you see yourself as a full cup being emptied throughout the day or an empty cup being filled? Why? Reply with your answer!
On to this week's collection of articles that is worth investing 20 minutes of your time!
🤔How to think for yourself | Ozan Varol | 🕰4 minutes
Steps on how to think for yourself: First, think before you research. Next, question what you read. And lastly, consume less and create more.
ðŸ¤Opinion: Unless You’re Oprah, ‘Be Yourself’ Is Terrible Advice. | Adam Grant | 🕰 5 minutes
We're always encouraged to be our true, authentic selves especially online but this opinion piece urges you to do otherwise. If you want to delve further, you can try looking up studies on self-monitoring.
🎥Why MasterClass Isn’t Really About Mastery | Adam Keesling | 🕰8 minutes
One of the most successful online learning platforms is MasterClass by going a different route.MasterClass got world-class experts and got to ask them about their processes.
They give us a sneak peek behind the process of famous experts and you don't need to be in the same industry to be inspired by what they are doing.
Here's an in-depth case study of their business model.
🎨Watercolor Tips from Hayao Miyazaki | James Gurney | 🕰 3 minutes
This little gem translates a booklet Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, etc.) made on how to paint with watercolor.
Til next week!
Bituin 💫