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The nature of beauty is one of the most enduring and controversial themes. Beauty has traditionally been counted among the ultimate values, with goodness, truth, and justice. Beauty is pleasure regarded as the quality of a thing. Beauty is a value, that is, it is not a perception of a matter of fact or of a relation: it is an emotion, an affection of our volitional and appreciative nature. Curated...

We should not deprive our top students of a rich education just so that we can pretend that interest, ability, and tenacity is equally distributed among all people. Digital Samurai will always fight for equality of opportunity but equality of outcome is a dangerous and untenable idea ., Curated by Martin R Ricketts Source: https://tgam.ca/3H7tTJ9 The challenge with traditional education is that it...

If you haven't heard of Chat GPT and you're probably living under a rock. For the last month, Chat GPT is an AI-based text generator and many on the internet have been predicting the end of writers and other mayhem. Curated by Martin R Ricketts Source: https://youtu.be/f8PGV3T9w38 Of course, a lot of that is just clickbait and people trying to get you to watch their videos. But the reality is a li...

Well, let's stick with where does Z come from? Yeah, that's a Canadian me coming out Gen Z and Gen Z the millennials. So I know you've said before that status is the currency of Gen Z and millennials. What do you mean by that? Well, you know people often think that from a marketing standpoint, money is we offer money, we offer deals, we offer this, a lot of people compete on price. It's not a very...

Marketing today is all about social media. But it's not about selling; it's about storytelling, an ongoing process over time. The idea is to engage, not pitch. The objective is to get people to know, like, and trust you over time. And to do that, you must add value to their lives. Curated by Martin R Ricketts Source: https://bit.ly/DSS-TheDoctrine-of-One To win, you must transform information and...

One of Digital Samurai's primary taglines is learn faster. Einstein said, Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think. Like Einstein, I love running thought experiments in my head and refining ideas that way. Curated by Martin R Ricketts Source: Martin R Ricketts Many people think they're thinking when all they're really doing is rearranging their prejudices. To c...

After years of teases and promises, Matter finally launched in November 2022. The smart home standard that wants to interconnect all products in your home regardless of ecosystem and manufacturer is officially ready to be used, and many devices are getting updated to support it. Curated by Martin R Ricketts Source: https://bit.ly/3ZNTKhR Today, Google has announced that it is also jumping on the b...

Introductions are extremely important for your professional life. They are like your new business card. The first interaction you have with someone will impact how others perceive you, and also the relationship you’ll later have with them. Acing your introduction in office settings will give you a clear advantage. Curated by Martin R Ricketts Source: https://bit.ly/3VR6Rwq Efficient, effective bus...

What is an aspect ratio, and why is it important? The aspect ratio of an image or video is the proportional relationship of the width to the height. An aspect ratio does not have units attached. Instead, it represents how large the width is compared to the height. This means that an image measured in centimetres will have the same aspect ratio even if measured in inches or feet. The relationship b...

Our greatest natural resource is the minds of our children. The mind of a child is extraordinary. That is why we also suggest you embrace the idea of thinking like a child. Martial artists call that “Shoshin,” which means beginner mindset, the mindset of a child, open to new possibilities, not bound by “what is.” Curated by Martin R Ricketts Source: https://bit.ly/DSS-TheDoctrine-of-One Children,...

Martin recently had an issue with Instacart so he decided to write them a letter. Writing letters to corporations’s customer service department is good practice for negotiations with clients. I'm not talking about writing a bitchy Karen letter, I'm talking about constructive criticism with well-reasoned arguments and clear instructions on what you want the resolution to be. Curated by Martin R Ric...

In this study, healthy adult participants consumed 120 milliliters of goji berry juice daily or a placebo drink for 14 days. The group given the goji berry juice reported improved energy, ability to focus, enhanced athletic performance, mental acuity, and feelings of calmness and contentment by day 15. The study also showed improved quality of sleep in those who consumed the goji berry juice, and...

In this video Martin talks about Becoming Digitally Agile. An evolution over time. Digital Agility requires the integration of Hardware-software and adherence to wise practices and inspired standards. We choose products based on their form and function, and how well they integrate into the DS ecosystem. Curated by Martin R Ricketts Source: https://bit.ly/DSS-TheDoctrine-of-One Digital agility is t...

Gen Z-ers and millennials have been called lazy and entitled. Could they, instead, be among the first to understand the proper role of work in life? Curated by Martin R Ricketts Source: https://nyti.ms/2lTZsQU Gen Z-ers are commonly misunderstood because they have a very different view of work and how they go about it, contrary to conventional work. Such is the difference that a whole summit was d...

In this video, Martin discusses Samurai Thinking MICRO Lesson number one. Why you should eliminate efficiencies until there's none left to remove. Curated by Martin R Ricketts Source: https://bit.ly/DSS-TheDoctrine-of-One Refining tactics and eliminating efficiencies is a crucial aspect of Samurai Thinking. By constantly searching for ways to improve and streamline our actions, we can become more...

If you do not go after what you want, You'll never have it, If you do not ask, The answer will always be no, If you do not step forward, you'll always be in the same place. Curated by Martin R Ricketts Source: https://bit.ly/DSS-TheDoctrine-of-One As entrepreneurs, it's important to remember that if you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. It's easy to get stuck in our comfort zones...

Learning is the beginning of wealth and health. Learning is the beginning of life change. Life change does not begin with inspiration; life change starts with education. So educate yourself daily. Be your own best teacher, make a list of areas where you might have messed up and go to work on yourself. Curated by Martin R. Ricketts Source: Jim Rohn Success cannot be defined in one sentence, but ins...

Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving, was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the last decade, this idea has become a global movement that inspires millions to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Curated by Martin R Ricketts Source: https://bit.ly/2Oy76Jv You can volunteer your time; donate money; share your skills; campaign for something; don...

There are some people who live to work. They relish being a hustler, grinding it out. They chortle at your nine-to-five regimen, and they can’t understand why anyone would be attracted to “quiet quitting.” In this video Martin discusses what Millennials and Gen Zers really want. Curated by Martin R Ricketts Source: https://bit.ly/3sNsNeZ Reimagine the future of work. Design your future Don't Settl...

A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him. Having the courage to overcome your fears is one of the essential attributes of a successful entrepreneur. Curated by Martin R Ricketts Source: https://bit.ly/DSS-TheDoctrine-of-One Bootstrapping a startup is the definition of uncertainty and not for the faint of heart. And as Steve Jobs famously said,...

Google announced that it is upgrading Cloud Storage from 15GB to 1TB for free. Here's what will be Changed. Curated by Martin R Ricketts Source: https://bit.ly/3TT8qZZ “Your storage is full.” You must have found this message a number of times while uploading files onto your Google Drive, adding a new Video or photo to Google Photos or even keeping emails stored in your mailbox. Google is ending th...

Clara | GB Accent | Bold Sassy The Modern Samurai interviews, with Martin Ricketts, the Digital Samurai, hosted by Anita Narayan. Learn faster, work smarter, get things done. Reuben | U.S. Accent | Young Hip Metro In this interview, Martin talks with Anita about how to build your brand using social storytelling and targeted content that adds value to your target audience. Curated by: Martin R. Ric...

How much time do you waste looking for files? 150hrs are wasted each year by the average executive looking for information. We call that the “Technology Chaos Problem” Curated by Martin R Ricketts Source: https://bit.ly/DSS-TheDoctrine-of-One Using technology can be effortless, but I realize that's not most people's experience. It's a journey. Creating effortless solutions takes well, effort, and...

In this video, Martin talks about Our Targeted Learning Program, one of our most important differentiators. It was developed by my colleague Dr. Stephen Hobbs. Our production system is conversation-based, so you simply tell us what type of video you want to create without endless back and forth. Curated by Martin R Ricketts Source: https://bit.ly/DSS-TheDoctrine-of-One To provide an effortless use...

The physical and mental effort required to operate at a world-class level in anything is considerable. It demands persistence, tenacity and commitment over time. But Digital Samurai agrees with Charles Darwin. The most important trait is the ability to adapt quickly to change and avail yourself of the new tools now available due to the exponential growth of technology and AI. Curated by Martin R R...