Thought Thread: Build

[1] The Myth of the Overnight Success
Why read this? Constructing brilliant ideas takes time.

[2] Leading vs. Participating
Why read this? A tech veteran clarifies the need for leaders to spur results.

[3] Are Teens Changing the Movie Business?
Why read this? The Gentle-minions movement could be a sign of things to come.

[4] Rituals, not Routines
Why read this? A secular plea for creating structures and patterns in our life.

[5] Book Recommendation: Build
Why read this? The lead designer of the iPod/iPhone dispenses his wisdom on making stuff. Before you buy, click here for some of my highlights from the book.

[6] Do National Parks Have a Squirrel Problem?
Why read this? If you're traveling this summer, beware of these cute rodents.

[7] From High School Dropout to Poet to Math Genius
Why read this? This is a long and complicated read but it's my favorite story this month. The Field Medal is basically the Nobel Prize/Olympics in the field of mathematics. One of this year's winners had an unusual path to the honor. His journey is a reminder of our capacity to become someone we never envisioned.