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John Garner's avatar

Excellent! Also, the “reverse” happened with the creation of Motown. Barry Gordy applied his experience from his work at Ford (what he learned their structure/process/systems) to impact music via Motown. Per “Hitsville” movie/documentary.

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Jon Nelson's avatar

This is so perfectly said and even more perfectly timed - by far my favorite post of yours to this point!

Thanks for writing this one Justin! Keep spreading the good word.....

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Paul Barnes's avatar

Artists remind us of things we've forgotten to take notice of, see things others have not seen yet and open our eyes to potential. The unseen, yet to be, and perspective yet unrealized. The bias of everyday life interrupted. Excellent.

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Matt Tilmann's avatar

Thank you for this Justin. My first degree is in theatre, so the arts are very near and dear to me. At at a time when it seems like the "mainstream" world is "regressing" in terms of remaining curious and open minded, artists are needed now more than ever.

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Phil Bak's avatar

Even the pitch deck has become a conformist exercise where everyone must follow the same format. Whole scene is a study of groupthink.

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Rob's avatar

I get this vibe whenever I walk into a bookshop and browse around. It's like "oh! Someone thought to write about XYZ topic" or "oh! That's an interesting story idea. Who would've thought that would work." It's great motivation for Substack writing.

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Ash Roy's avatar

I think curiosity is a very important habit to cultivate. It helps us understand the outer world AND our inner world too.

Great post as always @Justin Welsh

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Chris Humphrey's avatar

It might be a bold statement but I think the creative people of the world (artists of all stripes) will reshape the way the way we look at business.

This is a really great read, Justin!

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Justin Mosley's avatar

"Because innovation happens at the intersection of different ideas, and progress comes from friction, not agreement." This hits hard.

I find it very unfortunate that many people seemed to have forgotten -- or perhaps never learned? -- how to agreeably disagree. Or how to be open to a happy-medium compromise. It's almost like we're living in a world where many people view their personal opinions as "facts".

But for someone like me, I see a silver lining to this. When I encounter these types of people, I don't dislike them. I simply choose to not invest much time or energy into a relationship with them. Instead, I prefer a circle where humility is present, but challenge and debate are welcomed. Where openness to learning exists, but it also demands an openness to listening and caring for others. Bottom line, it's definitely a delicate balance, but a true artist likely welcomes the critical eye of others who only want to see them succeed.

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Meghan Swidler's avatar

truth!

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Michael Brugh's avatar

As an artist, I appreciate your spotlight on this topic, Justin! My interests go much further than creating art. Cross-pollination is essential and engaging, and helps us to slow down and consider our surroundings, situations and circumstances.

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Lohith dhaksha's avatar

I am still uncomfortable when someone challenges my opinions but after hearing from justin, I think i have to change.

I remember my dad saying that "I dont want to hear from people who compliment me but am all ears to those who complain me as that's the link am missing"

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Ryan Greiser, CFP®'s avatar

I enjoyed this and I'm right there with you, Justin.

Comfort kills creativity.

Different perspectives feel messy in the moment but end up being the spark that drives breakthroughs—in business and in life.

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Stephanie's avatar

Beautifully said!

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Monika Bravo's avatar

🙋🏻‍♀️ Multidisciplinary artist, empirical and autodidact. I create large mesmerizing spaces for public art in airports, subway stations, universities and civic places.

A polyglot and polymath from Austrian economics to Jungian shadow work through evolutionary astrology.

I left the matrix in 2020 (New York City). I write weekly and engage in meaningful inner dialogue on how to live a purposeful life. A freedom and Bitcoin maximalist who understood how to save in sound money that does not take away my time.

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Paulo Yarisantos's avatar

This is good. Collaboration.

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