Susan Cain makes a wonderful case on the power of introverts, and this may even be the singular solution to change the way ideas are born.
“There's zero correlation between being the best talker and having the best ideas.”
“Solitude matters, and for some people it is the air that they breathe.”
Everyone is capable of delivering great ideas if given the opportunity to flourish naturally rather than against their own nature.
One of my favorite movies recently is Like Crazy, a small film directed by Drake Doremus, with Anton Yelchin and Felicity Jones as Jacob and Anna. It’s a simple story of two people falling in love and being pulled apart by distance and time. The amazing thing about this film is how well and accurate it captures the maddening feeling of wanting and missing someone.
It’s set against the backdrop of two countries, America and England, with beautiful images and soundtrack. Personally, I’m in love with all the music, especially the scores done by Dustin O’Halloran. Those pieces, even listening to them alone, are terribly heartbreaking, but at the same time, like the film, they’ incredibly hopeful.
P.S. Have an amazing Valentine’s with your loved ones no matter where you are :)
Jeannine’s, downtown Santa Barbara
We celebrated my 21th birthday in downtown Santa Barbara. The place was busy when we got there but the staff was so friendly and nice, they sat us at a table outside in minutes. Plus, my banana french toast was to die for. There’s a reason it was highlighted on the menu!