Name: Setback. Age: Like a morning rain. Appearance: An email, a text. Occurrence: Just when the path seemed clear. Effect: Frustration, a sense of being tested. Reason: Visualisation is a friend and an enemy. Cause: Rarely clear at the moment, perhaps understood in hindsight.
The point about Reflection and its cause made me think of you Remy yesterday. I'll explain: I went to see The Motive and The Cue at the theatre which is based on the production of Hamlet by Sir John Gielgud with Richard Burton as the lead. Apparently rehearsals were a train crash and the play focuses on that until one day Gielgud and Burton put aside their creative differences and reflect on what they do what they do. What do they insist on performing something that has been performed a thousand times? What difference does it make? What difference can they make? And it's in that moment of reflection that they find what they can both bring to this new production. And it brought to mind the previous post you did on the stages of creation. One can talk about something many times, what difference does it make to discuss it again? Except it does, because everyone will have a different take and that's what people will remember them for.
"Name: Achievement. Age: As satisfying as it is brief.”
That sums up the few moments of success I’ve experienced. The brevity of achievement is probably a reason people feel so empty after grinding for something. If only success lasted as long as the pain it takes to get it...
From the perspective of 69; embrase and cherish those brief fleeting moments of success. They will keep you warm in your old age. You will miss the grinding, the whole process of creation. It’s addictive.
This was NOT the video I meant to send. But I like it because his entire creative life was built around his flow or his strengths. Even as a music arranger, Prince maintained a specific system that worked for him. I’ll post the work ethic video as soon as I find it.
I love these word breakdowns, Remy. You're basically writing a new dictionary. Keep it up!
Thanks mate
Remy, you absolutely nail these. Every. Single. Time. Every single word resonates. Well done!
Thanks Blane 💙
I like this new thing you're doing❤️
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The point about Reflection and its cause made me think of you Remy yesterday. I'll explain: I went to see The Motive and The Cue at the theatre which is based on the production of Hamlet by Sir John Gielgud with Richard Burton as the lead. Apparently rehearsals were a train crash and the play focuses on that until one day Gielgud and Burton put aside their creative differences and reflect on what they do what they do. What do they insist on performing something that has been performed a thousand times? What difference does it make? What difference can they make? And it's in that moment of reflection that they find what they can both bring to this new production. And it brought to mind the previous post you did on the stages of creation. One can talk about something many times, what difference does it make to discuss it again? Except it does, because everyone will have a different take and that's what people will remember them for.
Sounds like this was a good play :)
Excellent, intelligent and funny in equal measure. That's why I thought of you ;)
You will make me blush
Beautiful! Funny too…
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Really like this essay Remy. When I was reading it, i thought I was reading peoples minds. Thanks
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Wonderful, an inventive twist on the basic science experiment. Moving beyond conclusion to prescription.
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Really enjoyed this piece.
"Name: Achievement. Age: As satisfying as it is brief.”
That sums up the few moments of success I’ve experienced. The brevity of achievement is probably a reason people feel so empty after grinding for something. If only success lasted as long as the pain it takes to get it...
Agreed
From the perspective of 69; embrase and cherish those brief fleeting moments of success. They will keep you warm in your old age. You will miss the grinding, the whole process of creation. It’s addictive.
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Appreciate the perspective :)
This was NOT the video I meant to send. But I like it because his entire creative life was built around his flow or his strengths. Even as a music arranger, Prince maintained a specific system that worked for him. I’ll post the work ethic video as soon as I find it.
I love this and will return to it often. Slightly off topic…have you seen the YouTube video about Prince’s work ethic. It was fascinating.
Thanks Kerra! No I haven't seen the vid, send it over
Here’s the link — https://youtu.be/1H4ayqVzhQg?si=EqeeKgTWj8YkrT6I
so glad coffee and ice cream were given their due
I'll add diet coke, one of my weaknesses....
The best thing my eyes have come across this morning. Feeling very ready to see what's next.
Many thanks.
Thanks Victoria 💙
hexagrammics of endeavour meet aphorisms from a hypothetical tarot ❤
Remy, It's straightforward and practical, making it an excellent tool for daily use. Thank you for imparting your profound insight.
Thanks!
Brilliant! Loved these! It is the story of overcoming Resistance.
Have you ever read The War of Art and Do The Work by Steven Pressfield?
I have actually, although I don't remember it very well tbh.
Love this!
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