[This is Part I of III. For Part II and Part III on What the Experts have to say] “When I look back at my life, I am happy to have had what most people would consider a successful life, not only in terms of business, but in my relationships and in lots of ways,” said Ray Dalio, founder of … Read More
Demystifying Originality: Adam Grant on the myths of creativity and becoming an “Original”
“I wanted to be it. But I saw it as something that was out in the world in other people [not me],” remembered award-winning journalist, Krista Tippett, in a recent interview with best-selling author and magic-evangelist, Liz Gilbert. The two super-women were ruminating on their once-brittle childhood views of the intangibility of creativity. “You had to be in some special … Read More
The Science of Originality: 5 Lessons from Adam Grant on Creativity and How to Become More Original
“It’s just not me. Creativity is just not my thing. I’m simply not capable of it.” This is what a friend of mine said to me a few months back as we were discussing his plans for the future. I felt deflated. This statement just didn’t sit well with me. It took that uncomfortable shape of a possible truth that … Read More
Allow Myself To Introduce…Myself
Hi, I’m Justin – the person writing this sentence. That’s me ⇒ That’s me looking stupid under a big tree —-> You will now refer to me only as “The Dilettante.” If you think that sounds like a superhero name — I agree. I provided the NYPD with a Dilettante Bat Signal, but they have yet to use it. This is … Read More
Diverbo: Lessons On Listening (Part III)
Part III: The Town and What I Learned [This is Part III. To Read Part I, Click Here. For Part II, Click Here.] The Town, La Alberca The corridor that leads the way towards the town square from the Doña Teresa Hotel acts like a causeway into a different dimension. The streets are extremely narrow – barely wide enough to manage … Read More
Diverbo: Lesson On Listening (Part II)
Part 2: The People and Activities [This is Part II. If you have not read Part I, click here. For Part III – here] As soon as I walked into the room, I was nearly brought to tears as I was overtaken by a particular and deeply missed feeling. The fresh smell of linens? The comfort of being in my … Read More
Why Dilettante?
So – what is a Dilettante and what does he do? Well, that depends on who you ask. Actually, it depends on when you ask. As in what historical time-period. You see, it used to be that the word “dilettante” meant someone with a lot of interests and the means to pursue those interests (whether that be time, money, energy, … Read More
Here’s Why I SUCK as a Blogger
Hiiyaaa Paaaaalll. Allow myself, to introduce…myself. My name is Justin. I am a Pisces, I like writing, and I’ve never been laid. Ipso facto — I started a blog. Now, I realize that you (three friends and mom) have taken the time to read my blog in place of the 1000 other things that you otherwise could be (and probably … Read More
Diverbo: Lessons on Listening (Part I)
Part I – The Arrival [Go to Part II. Go to Part III.] “Seat’s taken.” The now-trite phrase was hurled at me matter-of-factly as the speaker covered the seat with her hand. I was a bit caught off guard. Was this a joke or should I be offended? I felt a bit like a young Forest Gump. Well, except that I was … Read More
