📫 Ideas & Good People – Weekend Words #023

Powerful reminders for a smarter weekend

Author

Scott Johnson
February 22, 2025

Welcome back. The community has spoken and this week’s spotlights, Creativity, Inc. and Make Your Bed, are must-reads.

If you’re short on time, skim the quotes below for some powerful takeaways!

“You are not your idea, and if you identify too closely with your ideas, you will take offense when they are challenged.”

— Ed Catmull, Creative Inc.

This book was selected by Justin Taylor, creator of The Landing Pad.

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“None of us are immune from life’s tragic moments. Like the small rubber boat we had in basic SEAL training, it takes a team of good people to get you to your destination in life.

You cannot paddle the boat alone. Find someone to share your life with. Make as many friends as possible, and never forget that your success depends on others.”

— Admiral William H. McRaven, Make Your Bed

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🚨 KANSAS CITY Friends đźš¨

We’re hosting our first in-person event next week on Wed., Feb. 26 at 5:00 PM at Afterword Tavern & Shelves.

It’s the first-ever Book Jam, bringing curious people together to “jam” on ideas from great books.

Imagine a happy hour meets a book club, but you don’t have to read the book beforehand. Just show up, have fun, and meet new people.

WARNING: you may leave with a few books you want to read.