Competition - Matthew Syed (Mon 10 Jul 2017)

Mural - Camera - Melbourne (Thu 22 Jun 2017)

Matthew Syed on Competition:

Competition is tough but it drives innovation and creativity.

via Shattered dreams are what makes Wimbledon by Matthew Syed.

On Fear and Creativity - Seth Godin (Mon 23 Nov 2015)

Untitled - La Perouse (Mon 07 Sep 2015)

Seth Godin on Fear and Creativity:

fear is a necessary part of actually being productive in doing creative work

via Is productive the same as busy? by Seth Godin.

On Design - Daniel Ostroff / Maria Popova (Wed 17 Jun 2015)

Untitlted - Alexandria (Sun 22 Feb 2015)

Daniel Ostroff on Design:

design should not be an act of creative self-expression but rather a process of problem solving.

via Legendary Designer Charles Eames on Creativity, the Value of the Arts in Education, and His Advice to Students by Maria Popova.

On Creativity - Tamsin Carvan / The Design Files (Tue 04 Nov 2014)

Another Chair (*) - St Julian's / Malta (Sat 20 Sep 2014)
Tamsin Carvan (*) writes on Creativity (*):

I’ve learned (*) that hidden away in the need to practice thriftiness and frugality is creativity (*),

via Tamsin’s Leek Tart with Floral Salad (*) by The Design Files (*).

On Vivian Maier - Naomi Cass / Andrew Stephens (Sat 04 Oct 2014)

Street Portrait - Valletta / Malta (Sun 21 Sep 2014)
Andrew Stephens (*) writes on Vivian Maier (*):

the almost magical appearance of Maier's work, as if it had been conjured, has not only inspired much further creativity and contemplation about the nature of photography, it has also shown how their own interests and approaches have crossed paths with Maier's.

Naomi Cass (*) expands Vivian Maier (*) Influence (*) on the Past (*), Present (*) and Identity (*):

We always need to think of a way of activating the past with respect to the present. We couldn't assume Maier to have had an influence on contemporary practice, however all the artists in this exhibition are acutely aware of not just her work but the complexity of her identity.

via Maier's portraits are an unexpected gift (*) by Andrew Stephens (*).

A great article and probably the most interesting I have read on Vivian Maier (*). Her work has become well known and her influence is expanding into interesting and diverse areas of the art world.

On Creativity - Spencer Lum / Ground Glass (Thu 15 May 2015)

Shoulder - Oxford Street / London (Sat 17 Aug 2013)
Spencer Lum (*) writes On Creativity (*):

Success (*) can be so much worse than failure (*). Failure (*) hurts, but it pushes us to keep exploring. Success (*), on the other hand, limits us. It tells us to keep doing the same.

via How we Kill Creativity (*) by Spencer Lum (*).

On Creativity and Teamwork - Daniel Coyle (Wed 09 Apr 2014)

Pacific Dragons (*) - SIRC / Penrith (Sun 06 Apr 2014)
Daniel Coyle (*) writes on creativity (*) and teamwork (*):

Creativity (*), then, is not about finding one brilliant individual, but rather about creating effective patterns of interaction between a bunch of smart individuals. About arranging the right people in the right way, and letting them get to work with as few barriers and as much focus (*) as possible.

via How to Be More Creative (Step #1: Buy This Pixar Book) (*) by Daniel Coyle (*).

This might be abstracted from the Pixar (*) experience. Same can be said about any team based activity. Thanks for the photo Ali.

On Photography - Labels and Creativity - Alex Coghe (Mon 01 Apr 2013)

Free - George Street / Sydney (Sun 31 Mar 2013)
Alex Coghe (*) writes about creativity (*):

[..] definitions and categories [are] useful for generalizations. Labelling your photography is to clip the wings of creativity (*).

via Borderline (*) by Alex Coghe (*).

On Art and Creativity - David Grohl - Spectrum / SMH (Sat 09 Feb 2013)

Street Art - Leamington Lane / Macdonaldtown (Tue 11 Oct 2011)
David Grohl (*) talks Art (*) and :Creativity (*):

It's all those bad habits and those mistakes (*) I make that gives what I do personality.

When it comes to making art (*), when it comes to creativity (*), there should be no right or wrong.

As long as you have the tools, you should just go with what you feel and go with your heart.

And that's exactly what I did.

via Love Letter to Sound City (*) by Bernard Zuel (*).

Breakfast Reading - Urbanbites (*) / King Street / Newtown (Sat 09 Feb 2013)

Whosus - Back on the Water - Gunnamatta Bay / Cronulla (Sun 22 Apr 2012)

Whosus - Back on the Water - Gunnamatta Bay / Cronulla (Sun 22 Apr 2012)
Whosus - A Sign - Gunnamatta Bay / Cronulla (Sun 22 Apr 2012)
Whosus - A Double Sign - Gunnamatta Bay / Cronulla (Sun 22 Apr 2012)
Had Whosus, our OC1, out on the water for the first time since mid-June last year, when I moved by to Kirrawee. She has been sitting in the Garage there for all that time, waiting patiently for me to sell my old car (mid-July 2011) and then to buy a new car (early Jan 2012) and then roof racks (mid-Feb 2012).

Hardest bit was the last bit and that was trying to find the motivation to get back on the water with her. Well today was the day and it feels like the right time with just 10 weeks to Hong Kong for World Club Crew Championships. As I took the top photo at the end of the session with Kelly, Bec and Greg, a Rainbow and then a Double Rainbow was definitely an approving sign from above for sure. I had not seen a rainbow like this since the afternoon of Jenny's Funeral.

Today's words of wisdom by the prolific Kirk Tuck (*) who writes (*)..

To know how to do something well and know why you need to know how opens the doors of consciousness and intentional creativity.

It was great to back out on the water with her and the conditions were fantastic to get the feel for the swell and the runners. I think I learnt more today than I had in the last 3 and 1/2 years or maybe it was the latent accumulation of all that experience I have gained since Whosus arrived.

Whosus Christening - Geoff, Jenny, Joanne and Whosus - Glebe School / Blackwattle Bay (Sat 17 Oct 2008)
Whosus - Balmoral Saturday Open Water Session - (Sat 04 Apr 2009)
As we paddled past Darook Park to and from Port Hacking, I reminisced on our Wedding Day at Cronulla and the beautiful photos that were taken almost 12 years ago. How much life has changed since then.

Joanne, Tim, Geoff, Jenny, David and Jenny - Darook Park / Crounulla (Sun 30 Apr 2000)

A Couple of Random Quotes (Agile Living)

Hard work provides the opportunity to make sure that when that inspiration comes, you’re ready for it. You can build a solid base while you’re waiting, putting you in the position to use your creativity to propel something that’s already good to a level of greatness.

Planning your Creativity by Thursday Bram (18 Jan 2011)


Striving towards meaningful goals can be an important part of finding satisfaction in life. Remember it is the "striving" that is important, not the achievement. If we do not enjoy the daily commitment to bettering ourselves, it is unlikely that achieving the final objective is going to bring any lasting happiness.

The Problem With Goals by John Bardos (13 Nov 2010)


Finally, I am still trying to take the following post in:

• Is Suffering a Private Matter? by Cath Duncan (16 Feb 2011)

Seems rather timely considering I am thinking a lot about why and what I have posted here over the last 21 months.

Note: Found the web site from where the above posts come from via a Google Search for the term make mistakes well, the title of a recent post. Really quite a coincidence and has given me a lot to think about.

Jenny and Geoff - Nelson Bay / Port Stephens (Sun 06 Jul 2003)

RPM 35 - Track 3 - Riding on the Wings of an Angel (Motiv8)

Riding on the WingsMotiv8 featuring Jocelyn Brown
RPM 35 was my first RPM Release. This is Track 3 - a hill track from that release. This is not the actual song/mix used for the RPM 35 Release (they never are, as extended mixes are used instead of the originals). In 2008 there were a few more youtube video's available of various mixes of this song. I really enjoy the variations one can find for various songs. Shows a lot of creativity. Will try to find them and put them up here. Actually just found my favourite now (see below). Love the animation, I can feel the motion in this video. Also the song has a bit more intensity in the mix.

Motiv8 - Riding on the wings
Uploaded by DJ-Chris.

RPM 35 (Q207)
1 Mas Que Nada feat.The Black Eyed Peas Sergio Mendes
2 Only One Too (Lenny B Club Mix) Jewel
3 Riding on the Wings (Motiv8 Airplay Extended Mix) Motiv8
4 You're All I Have Snow Patrol
5 Paradise City Guns N' Roses
6 Sunchyme Dario G
7 Rhythm Is a Dancer 2004 (CJ Stone Club Remix) Snap!
8 Crazy Gnarls Barkley
9 Waiting on the World to Change