On Thursdays, I share things that might be good for the idea file, research, or improving your life in some way. Also funnee stuff 😉

6 abandoned places that will haunt your dreams:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/29/abandoned-spaces_n_5051030.html

Beautifully expressive dog photos and how you might be able to take some your own self:

http://www.fastcocreate.com/3028174/get-down-on-your-knees-or-stomach-and-more-tips-on-taking-gorgeous-dog-photos-like-these#1

How the world’s most creative people scheduled their time.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/29/brilliant-people-schedules_n_5055953.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000063

The key characteristic that all creative people share:

http://blog.chasejarvis.com/blog/2014/03/the-key-characteristic-shared-by-all-the-most-creative-people-i-know-andres-amador-interview/

Flow states: answers to the three most common questions about optimal performance:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenkotler/2014/02/09/flow-states-answers-to-the-three-most-common-questions-about-optimal-performance/

Control your emotions with tai chi:

http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/soft-overcomes-hard-control-emotions-tai-chi/

9 stoic principles to remain calm amidst chaos:

http://99u.com/articles/24401/a-makers-guidebook-9-stoic-principles-to-nurture-your-life-and-work

How to be an imperfectionist:

http://deepexistence.com/how-to-be-an-imperfectionist/

Evanescence – Everybody’s fool.

Last week saw the two year anniversary of this wonderful video by the cast of The Guild:

Jim Cummings, the voice of Winnie the Pooh and Darkwing Duck, voices scenes from Star Wars.

Baby elephant’s polo playtime. Just. Too. Cute.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/30/baby-elephant-at-columbus-zoo-video_n_5059328.html

And on that note, I’m a-toddling. Training day tomorrow.