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Apollonian vs. Dionysion in the Workplace
The A v. D struggle is nothing new. But, it seems that as we are thrust into the speed of modern age where lines between work, social, and private life have become increasingly blurred, it is more and more difficult to balance these two ends of the spectrum. And in a world where more and more people have given up on either, how do we cope with the wasteland of professional motivation?
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wendy aron
My parents urged us kids to get professional degrees so that we would “have something.” My brothers listened and became doctors. Little Miss Contrary (moi) didn’t listen and became a writer. In retrospect, I should have obtained knowledge or a skill that I could have fallen back on when writing times were lean.
What advice did your parents give you about your career and do you think it was a mistake to follow or not follow it?
95 weeks ago from What I Wish I Knew Then, Creatively Inspired, Write a Book! and Professional Writers and Editors2 more
Andrew Shell:
I think it's wrong to "have something to fall back on" because when you're doing what you want to be doing and it gets tough you'll be inclined to ...MoreI think it's wrong to "have something to fall back on" because when you're doing what you want to be doing and it gets tough you'll be inclined to do your fall back career because it's easier. Instead if you do what you want to do 100% and the going gets tough you just have to bear with it and push through. You have to "burn the boats" and give yourself no way to back out of your dreams.
94 weeks ago
94 weeks ago
Iris Van Kerckhove:
This isn't bad advice per se, but my parents always emphasized good grades to the point that nothing else mattered as much. Good grades help, but ...MoreThis isn't bad advice per se, but my parents always emphasized good grades to the point that nothing else mattered as much. Good grades help, but I wish they had encouraged me to be more of a social person and start expanding my network at a younger age.
94 weeks ago
94 weeks ago
Milena Thomas
Just curious what everyone thinks of this interesting issue of art and private property rights. I think this example is important philosophically as far as ownership of art and ownership of tangible, non-performing assets are concerned. http://artandavarice.com/2010/05/21/art-and-property-rights-bansky-takes...
105 weeks ago from Economics and Finance, Artists as Entrepreneurs and Arts Marketing1 more
Ty Unglebower:
I think you really have to go with the private owner of the building. Even though it is a huge blight on a blighted city. If there are laws that ...MoreI think you really have to go with the private owner of the building. Even though it is a huge blight on a blighted city. If there are laws that eventually convert unclaimed property to the city, than institute them. But if that happens, the wall is than the property of the City of Detroit, and therefore still belongs to neither artist nor lifter.
Part of the reason that so much of Detroit is as bad as it is, is that there isn't any respect for property, private pr public, in the first place. No need to make it easier.
105 weeks ago
Part of the reason that so much of Detroit is as bad as it is, is that there isn't any respect for property, private pr public, in the first place. No need to make it easier.
105 weeks ago
Chris:
Do monkey's own the tree's they swing on? No, but it doesn't keep them from doing it, and you can't exactly take them to court for it. Law ...MoreDo monkey's own the tree's they swing on? No, but it doesn't keep them from doing it, and you can't exactly take them to court for it. Law fundamentally breaks down when you enter the realms of nature. I think Detroit sets the perfect scene for this discussion. I also think monkeys are a great analogy. By painting on a tree in the jungle, or on a wall in Detroit, Banksy crossed that line from law to nature. One could also argue that he crosses that line by nature of the art he makes. And by crossing that line he negates any and all laws pertaining to ownership and rights.
95 weeks ago
95 weeks ago
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Chris
Ideas are precious and hopefully lucrative...why would I share them with total strangers?!!
Chris
joined the groups Legally Speaking, The Modern Strategist, Career Changers, Upstarts!, Education Conversations, Artists as Entrepreneurs and Consultants R US5 more
95 weeks ago
Chris
So, what is it that you guys do? What is it that you'd rather be doing?
117 weeks ago from Kansas City
Scott Rafferty:
Communication and Change Management Consulting in Philadelphia. What I would rather be doing..........? What I do, but from a beach in ...MoreCommunication and Change Management Consulting in Philadelphia. What I would rather be doing..........? What I do, but from a beach in Seychelles........
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111 weeks ago
Chris
I am only just starting out toward my literature degree and have an interview at a local paper (very small). But they want samples of my writing and I have never written a news article before...any suggestions?
Chris:
That's a great idea. I have just a small hand full of papers...but "well written" is not the way I would describe them. I guess they'll have to ...MoreThat's a great idea. I have just a small hand full of papers...but "well written" is not the way I would describe them. I guess they'll have to do. Thanks.
I knew I should have started that blog. You know the really insightful and creative one brimming with good ideas and humor in an artistically quirky way. Hindsight...you know!
119 weeks ago
I knew I should have started that blog. You know the really insightful and creative one brimming with good ideas and humor in an artistically quirky way. Hindsight...you know!
119 weeks ago
Melissa Breau:
Hi Chris,
When I was interviewing for the job I have now I brought clips that hadn't been published. I did an independent study on writing ...MoreHi Chris,
When I was interviewing for the job I have now I brought clips that hadn't been published. I did an independent study on writing articles - so you can just write something specifically for this interview and keep it for future interviews.
119 weeks ago
When I was interviewing for the job I have now I brought clips that hadn't been published. I did an independent study on writing ...MoreHi Chris,
When I was interviewing for the job I have now I brought clips that hadn't been published. I did an independent study on writing articles - so you can just write something specifically for this interview and keep it for future interviews.
119 weeks ago
Chris
Favorite topics to write about?
Chris
I usually go with whatever uses the least amount of resources first. That way, you can use any left over for the other projects.
Chris
Wow, I hope this group grows. I think I can hear an echo in my post...(post...post...post)
143 weeks ago from Kansas City
Lisa Eldred
Hey guys, just an informal survey: What one thing would you like to get out of this group?
Caitlin Fitzsimmons:
Networking with other writers and sharing tips for jobs and freelance strategies.
143 weeks ago
143 weeks ago
James Boone Dryden:
I, too, would like this to be a networking venue to help with job tips, and perhaps resources for new writers in the field.
141 weeks ago
141 weeks ago
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