Robert Caro is the author of some of America's most monumental and epic biographies. His LBJ biographical series began in 1982. He has published four volumes and is currently working on the fifth. Caro must take many notes to write detailed and comprehensive biographies. This inspiring and fascinating article takes the reader on a tour through Caro's meticulous note-taking method. Maybe it will inspire you to improve your own methods.
David Ogilvy's Confessions of an Ad Man. With just $6,000, and no college degree, David Ogilvy started the Ogilvy Advertising Agency and turned it into one the largest advertising agencies in the World. Confessions of an Advertising Man was published in 1963 and shared his philosophy and rules for success. The book was written for his "mad men" but it has plenty of insight that applies to any type of executive, entrepreneur, or creative. We've compiled some of his best tips for creative success.
Boggle. Our kids are both old enough to play Boggle together as a family. It's a fun, competitive game. Recently, we've played it constantly. Boggle is a game you've probably played before. Consider this an invitation to get it out of the game cupboard if it has been awhile since you played. You won't be sorry. Let's toast the most unique character in TV history, the Boggle-Playing Chicken of King of the Hill.
Miles Davis' Kind of Blue. My desire to play jazz records is increasing as fall arrives in Oklahoma. Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue is my favorite vinyl jazz album for fall. Davis is joined by John Coltrane Cannonball Adderley and Bill Evans in this classic album. My favorite song is "So What," the lead track on the album. Check out "The 10 Best Jazz Albums For Beginners" for more jazz ideas.
Quote of the week
Two basic beliefs are mine: first, that weak people have done more harm than wicked ones; and second, that the world's problems are caused by the weakness rather than the strength of good.
Harry S. Kennedy
The Art of Manliness published Odds & Ends - October 5, 2023 first.
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