Part four of our recap of the 2013 99U Conference.
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Perseverance
[per-suh-veer-uhns]1. The endurance required to pursue a creative goal despite countless setbacks. 2. The will to resist procrastination and distraction (esp: mindless busywork, YouTube, and going to get coffee/tea).
Ever get distracted by a new idea and have trouble seeing the original one through? Illustrator Rilla Alexander shares her idea execution struggle through an all-ages story.
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The simple act of thinking you have unlimited willpower makes it more likely that you will persevere.
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Obey the "two pizza" rule and other ways to plan for the future, as inspired by Amazon's CEO.
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A film about the opportunity, hardship and responsibility of creative work.
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Finishing is important, but when your projects start to cause more harm than good, it may be time to think about throwing in the towel.
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"I wanted to follow my heart and not be strategic and throw all preconceived ideas away," says Jonathan Adler in this talk about ignoring other people's opinions and charting your own path to creative fulfillment.
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After studying how children best succeed, author and journalist Paul Tough determined the character traits that most often lead to happy adult lives.
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Pop psychology tells us we can't go wrong with positive thinking. But new studies show that taking account of our obstacles is essential to success.
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Tickets for the 2013 99U Conference are now on sale. Based on past demand, we expect they will sell out very quickly. Learn more about registration now.
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