Into the Cultural Void
I just started reading Hugh MacLeod’s blog gaping void. Most of his writings are about the Microsoft culture, which is funny, but sounds rather bleak. Having persevered through too many soul-crushing corporate cultures, I just don’t see why people – especially creative young people – stay with such companies. (If you want to learn more about MS culture, read Leaving Microsoft to Change the World).I also like MacLeod’s advice for creative people:
• Companies that squelch creativity can no longer compete with companies that champion creativity.
• Everybody has their own private Mount Everest they were put on this earth to climb.
• The more talented somebody is, the less they need the props.
• Don't try to stand out from the crowd; avoid crowds altogether.
• If you accept the pain, it cannot hurt you.
• Never compare your inside with somebody else's outside.
• Dying young is overrated.
• The most important thing a creative person can learn professionally is where to draw the red line that separates what you are willing to do, and what you are not.
• The world is changing.
• Merit can be bought. Passion can't.
