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The Ultimate Accessory
By far, the most valuable tool a minimal photographer owns (besides the camera) is this modern marvel: It’s also the greatest advantage a lesser photographer has over the DSLR-laiden masses. I was reminded of this recently with a trek through a rain forest. I knew the conditions would be
Why Books Still Matter
From Seth Godin’s new Domino Project [http://www.thedominoproject.com/2011/03/books-notes-tweets-and-the-change.html] : > This is why books matter. Books, used properly, immerse us in a single idea. Books bring a voice into our head, create a different brain chemistry, open doors to a more powerful lever, a
Poke the Box by Seth Godin
When Seth Godin released Linchpin [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591843162/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=musicjournalist&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1591843162] , it was the culmination of his life’s work, effectively encapsulating all his previous books and
Day One
A writer writes. Always. Part of the daily ritual (and it must become a ritual) is journaling. Journaling apps are a dime a dozen and most amount to little more than a crashy everything bucket from a fly-by-night company. None of them have been able to persuade me away from
Thats The Disease You Have To Fight In Any
> “That’s the disease you have to fight in any creative field - ease of use.” — Jack White
Thirteen Days of Focus
I don’t think focus gets enough attention. It’s the single thing that separates the products and services I care about from those I yawn about. A few years ago, Kevin Costner made two lower-budget, indie-style movies that were better than any of the big budget movies he’s
Levenger's Things To Do Sheets
In my Back to Paper [http://thislifeofleisure.com/post/2975016020/back-to-paper-back-to-work] post, I mentioned I wanted to redesign the Levenger Things To Do template for clarity. Maybe only I care about such things, but if you invest time and money into a company you care about, you should want them
Back to Paper Follow-Up
A few great posts have been written in response to my Back to Paper, Back to Work [http://thislifeofleisure.com/post/2975016020/back-to-paper-back-to-work] post. I admire both the writers, so it was treat to see them hack apart my thinking. Aaron Mahnke wrote [http://www.aaronmahnke.com/post/3089576497]: >
Skill In Photography Is Acquired By Practice And
> “Skill in photography is acquired by practice and not by purchase.” — Percy W. Harris
Fact Youre Willing To Walk More When You Have A
> “Fact: You’re willing to walk more when you have a camera with you.” — Jorge Quinteros [http://folio.jorgeq.com/] (I would add that you’re more willing to take photos AND walk with a lesser camera.)