Complaining is silly ...

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Complaining is silly ...

« on: May 19, 2010, 01:08:18 AM »

recently, i noticed some text in the random pics section of the forum home page ... i read it and paused .. it was good .. it fit where i am and where i want to be .. i googled up the first line of the text to find the source .. i found it and it became even more interesting .. here is the text

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And then I found another list in one of my diaries that actually contained all the things that I thought I learned in my life so far.

Complaining is silly. Either act or forget.
Thinking life will be better in the future is stupid. I have to live now.
Being not truthful works against me.
Helping other people helps me.
Organizing a charity group is surprisingly easy.
Everything I do comes back to me.
Drugs feel great in the beginning and become a drag later on.
Over time I get used to everything and start taking it for granted.
Money does not make me happy.
Traveling alone is helpful for a new perspective on life.
Assuming is stifling.
Keeping a diary supports my personal development.
Trying to look good limits my life.
Worrying solves nothing.
Material luxuries are best enjoyed in small doses.
Having guts always works out for me.

-- Stefan Sagmeister , TED 2004 Ideas Worth Spreading

so, here is the link to the TED talk in which "graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister takes the audience on a whimsical journey through moments of his life that made him happy" -- the list above is an integral piece of the conclusion of this 15-minute video

enjoy and be happy happy

Stefan Sagmeister shares happy design

finally, here is a link to a six minute version of this talk and list .. such a deal

Stefan Sagmeister on what he has learned

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Re: Complaining is silly ...

« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2010, 08:57:50 AM »

i had actually put together some time ago, an article on Stefan Sagmeister and how often good design is allied to happiness -- available to VIP Donors .. (VIP Doners get extra privileges, articles and stuff - they have extra links on the front page)
glad you enjoyed it....

http://www.fibsboard.com/index.php?page=104
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« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2010, 03:16:37 PM »

WB, sixtyish! veryhappy

Along the same lines as you started with this, here's something you might like that I sent to my "joke list" recently:

http://www.ecosalon.com/stressed_anxious_frayed_24_simple_effective_ways_to_quiet_your_mind_in_24_hours_or_less/

Hope to see you on FIBS soon! Yes

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