VALUES
Personal values take a long time to realise, formalise or be able to communicate clearly. Like anyone I have contradictions and apparent hypocrisies. Here’s my selection toward making a successful life, in three core values.
Frugal Living
Many a wealthy person has achieved their goals through being frugal, which put simply means reducing your outgoings ... which can lead to less dependence on making an income (working) ... which then gives you freedom to put your earnings and time into places that you value, like your passions or community. Being frugal is not about being selfish or miserly ... more here
Independence & Objectivity
How independent can you get, no person is an island right ?
Everyone has dependencies in main areas of life such as income, passion, family and government. We have more or less independence depending on our choices and situations beyond our control.
As an artist we often claim independence from profit-focussed organsations such as record labels, commercial art galleries, film distributors.
As DIY creators we must find ways to connect our work to the audience, some sell to them others are happy to give or trade.
Creativity & Innovation
Everyone is creative and we each express that in completely different ways. A big problem for many is finding the medium or mode that works for you. Will it be engineering, arts or bio morphology ? In the broad sense, creativity is spontaneous, avenues are explored, narrowed and then continued with applied focus. Industrial approaches will bring your creativity into “sandboxes”.
Community & Character vs Commerce & Consumerism
more soon ...
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