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Some Things | Vol. 49: Tiny Gains
Some Things | Vol. 49: Tiny Gains"If you get one percent better each day for one year, you'll end up thirty-seven times better by the time you’re done."We are all familiar with the old saying, “you have to walk before you run,” which essentially means: learn the basics before tackling something more advanced. We often convince ourselves that change is only meaningful if there is some large, visible outcome associated with it (especially New Year resolutions). However, the accumulation of numerous small improvements is often a sure-fire way to building confidence & long-term accomplishing goals.Here are Some Things to inspire you to be 1% better this week:
Some Things | Vol. 48: Start Something
Some Things | Vol. 48: Start Something“Good things happen to those who hustle.” – Anais NinHappy New Year! As we enter 2022 we're looking forward to seeing more side-hustles and start-ups coming to life. We're surrounded by a talented network of creators and 'Multipotentialites' so we thought this week we'd share some things from these multitalented entrepreneurs to inspire your next hustle:
Some Things | Vol. 47: 'Tis The Season
Some Things | Vol. 47: 'Tis The Season"Christmas is the day that holds all time together."We hope you're all enjoying the festive break, it's been a heck of a year for everyone. We feel very fortunate that despite being locked down for a lot of 2021 we were able to work (remotely) with some incredible talent across the world.It's got us thinking about how our industry has been celebrating the festive season.So here are Some Things that we hope will bring you festive joy:
Some Things | Vol. 46: Let the Games Begin
Some Things | Vol. 46: Let the Games Begin"It doesn't matter who we are. What matters is our plan..."I guess Bane was right in that sense. Although our plan doesn't quite end with world domination. Instead, we're here to find ways to help make a better future possible. To help people, business and the planet thrive, not just survive.And we're determined to have fun while we're at it. Today is National Games Day and we've found Some Things to help you celebrate in the run up to Christmas:
Some Things | Vol. 45: A New Way Of Seeing
Some Things | Vol. 45: A New Way Of Seeing "If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change"When we open up ourselves to new ideas, we have the opportunity to push the boundaries as a collective. Sometimes the change is not so much where you're looking, but how you're looking at it.This week we found some things that can inspire you to look at things from a fresh perspective:
Some Things | Vol. 44: The Ones Who Keep Walking
Some Things | Vol. 44: The Ones Who Keep Walking"You have to know where you're from, to know where you're going." Yeni KutiThis week we're celebrating the incredible talent igniting collective progress in Africa that we were fortunate to work with when creating our latest Something™ Originals film The Ones Who Keep Walking.Directed by Forbes 30 under 30 film maker Amarachi Nwosu & presented by Johnnie Walker, the film showcases inspiring stories of the creators & collectives who are turning the attention of the world to Africa.Through never before heard stories, beautiful conceptual scenes & in-depth conversations we gain an insight into how fresh creative energy, sheer determination & a pioneering spirit is bringing authentic African expression to the world.More than 200 people across 13 countries helped bring our concept to life including global music sensation CKay, Rapper & Songwriter Sampa The Great, Artist manager & businesswoman Bose Ogulu (Aka Mama Burna) & award winning fashion designer Loza Maléombho.The Ones Who Keep Walking is being broadcast through a partnership across Africa with DSTV channels & you can watch it for a limited time here.Here are Some Things to inspire you to keep walking:
Some Things | Vol. 43: Going where you haven't before
Some Things | Vol. 43: Go where you haven't beforeWe often explore places we've never been before in the pursuit of discovering what our future looks like. As NASA’s Curiosity Rover searches for the possibility of microbes on Mars, it's an opportunity for us to reflect on what we can do now to inspire a better future.We believe a better future is here & it goes beyond just environmental sustainability transformation. We need to focus on creating a society where the planet, people and economies can all thrive, not just survive.Welcome to TMRRW™Here are Some Things:
Some Things | Vol. 42: Express Yourself
Some Things | Vol. 42: Express Yourself “The best way out is always through.” ― Robert FrostChallenges we face in life can often provide us with the creative stimuli we need to discover new forms of expression. Adele just released her long-awaited new album, once again showing us how you turn adversity into art. Here are Some Things:
Some Things | Vol. 41: A mere coincidence
Some Things | Vol. 41: A mere coincidence“The real power belongs to the people.” - Greta ThunbergThis week saw the tumultuous climate summit Cop draw to a close for the 26th time. Coincidentally, in numerology the number 26 signifies moments that are tough and chaotic yet inspire peace and harmony.The 26th of this month will soon welcome “Buy Nothing Day” - an international day to inspire change and protest against overconsumption. So here are Some Things to inspire you to take control of your destiny.
Some Things | Vol. 40: It's time for change
Some Things | Vol. 40: It's time for change"True life is lived when tiny changes occur" Leo TolstoyIn light of the changing clocks, inviting the dark winter season. Change is something that many of us embrace, just as there as those who struggle to accept it. It can shake your foundations or help you reach the next level. However, one thing that rings true, is that change helps us acknowledge new perspectives, spaces, and eras.From eco-friendly fashion-forward innovators such as Freitag, who aim for a more sustainable industry, by up-cycling used HGV tarps. To individuals being able to connect and discover political movements such as BLM via diverse and accessible channels. We all have the power to change how we see and interact with the world around us by making tiny, conscious changes.Here are Some Things to inspire you to make tiny changes.
Some Things | Vol. 39: Go out with a bang
Some Things | Vol. 39: Go out with a bang"Ideas are bulletproof" Alan Moore, V for VendettaMr. Moore certainly recognises the power of ideas, many of his has brought to critical acclaim, such as Watchmen, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and V for Vendetta. Whilst Hollywood was taking his masked anarchist, V, to the big screen in 2006, thus the wheels were set in motion for the Guy Fawkes mask becoming a popular protest icon.This week ends, in the UK at least with Diwali & also Guy Fawkes Night. A firework celebration of a group’s failure to blow up Parliament. So remember to celebrate your failures, not just your successes, and who knows - in 400 years people may remember your work. Alternatively, you could end up Anonymous.Here are Some Things to start your week with a bang.
Some Things | Vol. 38: Child’s Play
Some Things | Vol. 38: Child’s Play‘Life begins at 40’ as the saying goes. The sentiment certainly rings true for some of the world’s greatest entrepreneurs, such as Designer Vera Wang, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman & even fast-food mogul Colonel Sanders finding career success later in life. If fame & fortune were a game, there is no right or wrong route there.Oh Yeong-su, or Squid Game contestant 001 as he’s more commonly known, is testament to this. His recent meteoric rise in fame at 77 has seen him become one of the world’s most coveted celebrities for brand endorsements. Some stars are born young, for others making it late in life is child’s play.Here are Some Things to get the games going this week: