Sunday’s Top Links (5.19.2013)

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Welcome to this week’s top links!

1. The New Science Of Giving

An interesting look into the world of philanthropy and how one couple is trying to change the way it’s done.

2. How To Not Get Sidetracked

Not able to finish what you started? Learn the secrets to not getting sidetracked by other projects.

3. Brain Games

As part of the new show from National Geographic, Brain Games has fun challenges that coincide with each episode to test your aptitude.

4. Faking Powerful Body Language

In this talk from Amy Cuddy, learn how you can fake your body language to reduce stress and make you more confident.

5. How To Build Online Businesses

A series of case studies from Tim Ferriss examine how 5 different entrepreneurs launched successful online businesses in various industries.

And if you missed last week’s links, check them out here.

Escaping Education’s Death Valley

I linked to this talk in my previous Sunday’s Top Links, but wanted to share again in case you missed it.

Sir Ken Robinson, in another humorous and insightful TED Talk, explains what’s wrong with education and the importance of curiosity, teaching, and creativity.

Also, if you somehow haven’t seen his infamous first TED Talk, check it out here.

Sunday’s Top Links (5.12.2013)

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Welcome to this week’s links!

1. 5 Ways To Innovate By Cross-Pollinating Ideas

The best way to come up with new ideas is to combine them. Find out 5 ways to cross-pollinate your ideas.

2. Attack Of The Kickstarter Clones

Kickstarter is a resounding success and competitors are growing in numbers, so is crowdfunding here to stay?

3. How To Escape Education’s Death Valley

Ken Robinson is back in this TED Talk explaining the 3 principles of education that we need to embrace to navigate education’s death valley.

4. You Cannot Solve What You Don’t Understand

If you don’t understand the problem, how can you solve it? A key point in problem solving is being able to clearly identify the problem.

5. Ten Mind Blowing Theories About The World

Here are 10 theories from various philosopher’s and scientiest that just might change how you think about the world.

And if you missed last week’s links, find them here.

Also check out my Flipboard Magazine – Always Be Curious.

Sunday’s Top Links (4.28.2013)

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Welcome to this weeks top links!

1. Ten Ideas Driving The Future of Social Entrepreneurship

At the 10th Annual Skoll World Forum we get ten ideas that can change the future of social entrepreneurship and make the world a better place.

2. What Makes Us Feel Good About Our Work?

Why do we really feel good about our work? Not money or joy. Dan Ariely explores what truly motivates us – progress.

3. You Should Do Everything Yourself

Not forever of course, but you should be familiar with every position in your company so you understand problems and realize ideas.

4. The Best Ads From The Mad Men Era

We all love the show and now we can see why the 1960′s served as the creative revolution in advertising.

5. Why Good Storytelling Helps You Design Great Products

Storytelling not only helps you sell a product but also design it. See how story can be used to make products both beautiful and functional.

And if you missed last week’s links, check them out here.

Sunday’s Top Links (4.21.2013)

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Welcome to this week’s top links!

1. News Is Bad For You

News leads to fear, aggression, and hinders creativity – giving it up will make you happier.

2. Dove Real Beauty Sketches

In the latest Dove Beauty Campaign, two people describe the same person to a forensic artist – check out what happens.

3. The 100 Most Influential People

TIME has released their latest list of 100 most influential people in the world, check it out.

4. Lessons From Johnny Cupcakes

The man behind an unconventional brand, Johnny Cupcakes shares his lessons on how to think different.

5. Nine Documentaries You Need To Watch

Love documentaries? Here’s 9 recent documentaries that are must sees for this year.

And if you missed last week’s links, find them here.

Sunday’s Top Links 4.7.2013

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Welcome to this week’s top links!

1. Why I Love My Angriest Customers

The three types of customer feedback and how you should use them – especially the complaints.

2. The 5 Most Dangerous Creativity Killers

Don’t want to hinder your creativity? Beware of these 5 deterrents that can kill the creative process.

3. Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are

How your body language affects how others see you, but also how you see yourself.

4. How Being Helpful Can Make You Happier

Increase your happiness and productivity in one easy way: help others frequently.

5. Lessons Learned Working On My Own

Working on your own can be quite the change, here’s some insightful advice from someone who’s done it.

And if you missed last week’s links, check them out here.

Bonus: check out my Flipboard Magazine ‘Always Be Curious’

Sunday’s Top Links (3.24.2013)

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Welcome to this week’s links!

1. The Not Knowing Path of Being an Entrepreneur

Embrace the ambiguity. Entrepreneurs are constantly on a path to the unknown and it’s important to learn how to deal with it. Find out how in this article from Zen Habits.

2. Forekast

Having trouble keeping up with what’s going on online? With everyone experiencing information overload, Forekast tries to cut through the noise and keep you in the know of what’s trending daily.

3. Six Simple Rituals To Reach Your Potential

Routines and rituals are important and these six simple habits could completely change how you work.

4. How To Succeed? Get More Sleep

Arianna Huffington shares a small idea that can make all the difference – get more SLEEP. Sleep deficit isn’t something to be proud of. Find out why in this short TED Talk.

5. Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics

I’ve always had a fascination with comics and this fantastic guide from Smashing Magazine shows you how to use them to communicate any idea.

And if you missed last week’s links, check them out here.

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Sunday’s Top Links (2.17.2013)

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Welcome to this week’s top links!

1. Why Ideas & Products Become Contagious

Jonah Berger gives us his formula on why certain things go viral and what he sees in the future of several products & their potential.

2. Sweat The Small Stuff

In this TED Talk, ad man Rory Sutherland tells us how we often over-complicate solutions using clever, often hilarious examples.

3. Don’t Give Up Before It Gets Good

Thinking of quitting? Think again – sometimes you need to know when to stick it out because things are just about to get good.

4. Why Designers Should Be In Love With The Process

Yves Behar, creator of the Jawbone, gives us his insight into how design is a business model that takes you from idea to production to marketing and beyond.

5. Is Being Busy The Secret To Happiness?

Sounds odd, but being busy may be the secret to happiness – at least under certain circumstances.

And if missed last week’s links check them out here!

Education 2.0

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As the cost of education continues to rise and the efficiency of our current learning models in question,  we are seeing a growing number of alternative solutions to the more traditional forms of education. This is part of the Education 2.0 revolution that we are watching develop everyday.

The following is a preliminary list of Education 2.0 resources available to everyone online. This is only a small segment of such resources, but I hope to expand this in the coming years. Check them out below!

Virtual Classrooms

These platforms are the most comprehensive education efforts to date, which are not only delivering information, but integrating learning opportunities through exercises and applied learning.

Web Video/Audio

Although not as engaging as virtual classrooms, these organizations provide a wealth of high quality lectures ranging from thought leaders to the most prestigious of institutions.

Open Reference

You can find anything on the internet and these are typically the first places to look when you want to know how to do or learn anything you could think of.

Programming/Software

Probably the most engaged community in the future of education is that of hackers and technologists that are fully willing to embrace this change. Here you’ll find resources catered to these early adopters.

Languages

Learning languages online is also a growing trend, as several platforms have tailored the key foundations required for language mastery in an online environment.

Teaching Supplements

Technology is not only revolutionizing the education system, but also supplementing it and these are some great resources for teachers and classrooms.

Games/Interactive

I fully believe that games are the next step for education and that this particular area of the education revolution will be the most exciting in years to come.

Keep a look out as I’ll be continually updating this list to add more and more resources that are part of the education revolution.

Sunday’s Top Links (1.6.2013)

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Welcome to this week’s top links!

1. How To Find The Best Job For You

An interesting new tool, Sokanu, that can give you career advice and help find you the ideal job based on survey questions.

2. Top 10 Sustainable Business Stories of 2012

A look at green business, corporate sustainability and more in the review of sustainable business for 2012 from HBR.

3. Sugar, Sugar

Work your brain in Sugar Sugar, an interactive puzzle game with the simple goal of filling a cup with sugar.

4. Simplify The Internet

Information overload is more prevalent with the infinite distractions online – use this guide to simplify the internet.

5. Ads Worth Spreading

Some ads are just brilliant and this initiative by TED brings you the best of the best every year. Check out these ads worth spreading!

And find last week’s links here.

Sunday’s Top Links (12.9.2012)

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Welcome to this week’s top links!

1. 11 Ways To Eliminate Average

How do you eliminate the average from your life? These 11 tips help you take it to the next level.

2. Zen Pencils

I’m loving these awesome prints from Zen Pencils, which are essentially illustrated comics built around memorable quotes.

3. 5 Tips For Forging Creative Partnerships

How the same rules that make for a good marriage also make for a great creative partnership.

4. TED Surprise Me

A fun tool from one of my favorite websites – TED Surprise Me let’s you pick a topic and enjoy a great TED Talk to inspire you.

5. Showdown On Whether Goals Suck

Are goals good or bad? Tim Ferriss and Leo Babauta debate the true value of goals in this interesting interview.

And if you missed last weeks links, check them out here.

Image from Zen Pencils.