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Apr 08, 11

Juniorversity // 10

This weeks lesson is an oldie, but a goodie. In it, Merlin Mann (http://merlinmann NULL.com/) equates emails to exploding cats. No, really. Inbox Zero (http://www NULL.43folders NULL.com/izero) is a strategy for productivity management that one of us here at Junior swears by, and, we think it makes us pretty gosh darn productive. Most of the time.

Tags: INBOX ZERO, MERLIN MANN

Mar 04, 11

Juniorversity Lecture // 07

“Be authentic. The most powerful asset you have is your individuality, what makes you unique. It’s time to stop listening to others on what you should do.” — John C Jay, ECD W+K (http://www NULL.edwinhimself NULL.com/blog/2010/09/01/10-lessons-for-young-designers-by-john-c-jay-of-wiedenkennedy/)

Jan 07, 11

Juniorversity Lecture // 06

“An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it” — Bill Bernbach (http://en NULL.wikipedia NULL.org/wiki/William_Bernbach)

Tags: BILL BERNBACH, JUNIORVERSITY

Nov 05, 10

Juniorversity // 09

The awkwardly long intro music, red suspenders, and fact that this is filmed in a cinema make David Ogilvy sound like an expert everyone needs to listen to. His carefully considered words and humility of his work only make him more so. And by George, he is the original ad-whiz kid! One of the real Mad Men, one of the best, and his name is still on the buildings of agencies around the world today — Ogilvy gives a bit of insight on what he did to make him one of the greats.

Also posted in ADVERTISING | Tags: DAVID OGILVY

Sep 03, 10

Juniorversity // 08

Matt Eastwood told us last week how as a fledgling copywriter his mentor got him to read all of the good stuff to become a better, and knowledgeable writer. The famous, the historic, the informative.. and also the dictionary. One of those authors that should be top of your reading list is Kurt Vonnegut (http://en NULL.wikipedia NULL.org/wiki/Kurt_Vonnegut) — a staple of American literature. He’s as crazy as a coconut in his fiction, witty in the speech he gives below, but more than anything is a pretty onto it, and influential character of the written world. Watch ‘em, then get out and buy his books! Your writing will love you for it.

Also posted in WRITING | Tags: KURT VONNEGUT, WRITING

Aug 20, 10

Juniorversity // 07

Buckminster Fuller (http://en NULL.wikipedia NULL.org/wiki/Buckminster_Fuller) was an American architect slash author slash futurist slash total bro. He believed in spaceships called earth, thought a lot about people and the way they behave — to form a better way for the planet to live. Phew! Pretty intense stuff! The below vid’s will not only make you feel like an integral part of the giant whole, but a little bit smarter, and you’ll also potentially start to feel slightly like a triangle.

Tags: BUCKMINSTER FULLER, JUNIORVERSITY

Jul 24, 10

Juniorversity // 06

There’s no need to explain who the accomplished dude below is. He has changed the way we live. Watch this video and he might change the way you tackle life too.

Feb 23, 10

Juniorversity Lecture // 05

“A woman saw Picasso on the street and asked him to sketch her.

After studying her for a moment, he used a single pencil stroke to create her portrait. Then he handed the women his work of art.

‘It’s perfect!’ she gushed. ‘You managed to capture my essence with one stroke, in one moment. Thank you! How much do I owe you?’

“Five thousand dollars,” the artist replied.

“B-b-but, what?” the woman sputtered. “How could you want so much money for this picture? It only took you a second to draw it!”

To which Picasso responded, “Madame, it took me my entire life.” – Picasso, Paula Scher, and the lifetime behind every second (http://37signals NULL.com/svn/archives2/picasso_paula_scher_and_the_lifetime_behind_every_second NULL.php)

Tags: JUNIORVERSITY, PICASSO

Feb 19, 10

Juniorversity // 05

J.K. Rowling (http://en NULL.wikipedia NULL.org/wiki/Jk_rowling)–better known as author of the best-selling Harry Potter book series, and lesser known as a clear-thinking visionary who found success after beginning her adult life penniless and out of luck. She tells her story during the Commencement Address at the Annual Meeting of the Harvard Alumni Association in the video below, offering every 20-something some timely advice that’ll make you feel sooooo much better about life.

Tags: J.K. ROWLING, JUNIORVERSITY

Feb 16, 10

Juniorversity Lecture // 04

“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” – Winston Churchill (http://en NULL.wikipedia NULL.org/wiki/Winston_churchill)

Tags: JUNIORVERSITY, WINSTON CHURCHILL

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