Comments on: “continuity” http://gapingvoid.com/2009/10/12/continutity/ "cartoons drawn on the back of business cards" Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:17:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Bruce Lynn http://gapingvoid.com/2009/10/12/continutity/#comment-26589 Bruce Lynn Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:40:23 +0000 http://gapingvoid.com/?p=6073#comment-26589 Gilbert, author of mega-best seller ‘Eat, Pray, Love” did a great TED presentation on 'Nurturing Creativity' (which I was first alerted to by Hugh's tweet of it) which brings a lot of this 'continuity' notion. She talks about the 'genius' behind creativity, but she also says that equally important is the "stubbornness to keep showing up." - http://brucelynnblog.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!B5C035B7809F740A!983.entry. Gilbert, author of mega-best seller ‘Eat, Pray, Love” did a great TED presentation on ‘Nurturing Creativity’ (which I was first alerted to by Hugh’s tweet of it) which brings a lot of this ‘continuity’ notion. She talks about the ‘genius’ behind creativity, but she also says that equally important is the “stubbornness to keep showing up.” — http://brucelynnblog.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!B5C035B7809F740A!983.entry.

]]> By: Monique http://gapingvoid.com/2009/10/12/continutity/#comment-26552 Monique Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:35:09 +0000 http://gapingvoid.com/?p=6073#comment-26552 Shame on me for bringing sadness to a site about joy! It was an accident. But maybe if you think of it like the career of an athlete, where he/she got to shine like the sun for 20 years, but then had to move on to Phase 2, it will not be so sad, but just the realization of the inevitable. And who knows? Maybe I will love Phase 2 even more... Shame on me for bringing sadness to a site about joy! It was an accident. But maybe if you think of it like the career of an athlete, where he/she got to shine like the sun for 20 years, but then had to move on to Phase 2, it will not be so sad, but just the realization of the inevitable. And who knows? Maybe I will love Phase 2 even more…

]]> By: Bruce Lynn http://gapingvoid.com/2009/10/12/continutity/#comment-26505 Bruce Lynn Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:43:18 +0000 http://gapingvoid.com/?p=6073#comment-26505 Another word for 'continuity' is 'consistency'. The post's insight is equally applicable to the athletic pursuits. “Anyone can hit a three point shot in basetball or bend a corner shot in football… ONCE. But not everyone can do so, every day, day-in-day-out...with pressures, fans screaming, physical fatique, etc. It’s something you have to work VERY HARD at for many years before you even get close…” It's not just about how good you are at your best, it's about how bad you are at your worst. Another word for ‘continuity’ is ‘consistency’. The post’s insight is equally applicable to the athletic pursuits. “Anyone can hit a three point shot in basetball or bend a corner shot in football… ONCE. But not everyone can do so, every day, day-in-day-out…with pressures, fans screaming, physical fatique, etc. It’s something you have to work VERY HARD at for many years before you even get close…” It’s not just about how good you are at your best, it’s about how bad you are at your worst.

]]> By: GaryKope http://gapingvoid.com/2009/10/12/continutity/#comment-26504 GaryKope Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:08:04 +0000 http://gapingvoid.com/?p=6073#comment-26504 Monique, That makes me sad. Monique,
That makes me sad.

]]> By: michael http://gapingvoid.com/2009/10/12/continutity/#comment-26500 michael Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:46:08 +0000 http://gapingvoid.com/?p=6073#comment-26500 this is true not only of creation, but also relationships. being in love, loving someone one day is easy. every day, no matter their mood, no matter your mood, no matter anything... "Just turning up, every bloody day..." this is true not only of creation, but also relationships.

being in love, loving someone one day is easy. every day, no matter their mood, no matter your mood, no matter anything…

“Just turning up, every bloody day…”

]]> By: Monique http://gapingvoid.com/2009/10/12/continutity/#comment-26485 Monique Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:48:55 +0000 http://gapingvoid.com/?p=6073#comment-26485 I have some good news and some bad. After 20+ years of plying my trade, I am "close." I have hit my stride artistically, at last, the work moves people, consistently. The bad news? My physical self can no longer sustain the momentum for 16 hour days, my brain starts to fade by Day 5, and I am looking to leave my field now that I am at my best. OUCH. But at least I have some awesome memories and a few sparkly awards...I only wish I had the stamina to continue on! I have some good news and some bad. After 20+ years of plying my trade, I am “close.” I have hit my stride artistically, at last, the work moves people, consistently. The bad news? My physical self can no longer sustain the momentum for 16 hour days, my brain starts to fade by Day 5, and I am looking to leave my field now that I am at my best. OUCH. But at least I have some awesome memories and a few sparkly awards…I only wish I had the stamina to continue on!

]]> By: GaryKope http://gapingvoid.com/2009/10/12/continutity/#comment-26484 GaryKope Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:05:22 +0000 http://gapingvoid.com/?p=6073#comment-26484 The daily dedication is what makes you great or wears you down. Three of the most amazing cartoonists EVER packed it in at the peak of their popularity because daily syndication was a bear, and making it difficult to maintain their uncompromising standards. Bill Waterson "Calvin and Hobbes," Berke Breathed "Bloom County" and Gary Larson's "Farside." For my money, cartoonists(syndicated or not) are amazing wellsprings of creativity. They prove if you want to be creative, really creative, do it every day. Hugh rocks. Cartoonists everywhere rock. The daily dedication is what makes you great or wears you down. Three of the most amazing cartoonists EVER packed it in at the peak of their popularity because daily syndication was a bear, and making it difficult to maintain their uncompromising standards. Bill Waterson “Calvin and Hobbes,” Berke Breathed “Bloom County” and Gary Larson’s “Farside.” For my money, cartoonists(syndicated or not) are amazing wellsprings of creativity. They prove if you want to be creative, really creative, do it every day. Hugh rocks. Cartoonists everywhere rock.

]]> By: Hugh MacLeod http://gapingvoid.com/2009/10/12/continutity/#comment-26482 Hugh MacLeod Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:25:14 +0000 http://gapingvoid.com/?p=6073#comment-26482 @Daniel, Yes, there's something rather satisfying and old-school about how Charles Schultz plied his trade. One of the most famous, talented and richest cartoonists in the world, yet his M.O. was all about the work ethic. Like Hazel said, "Just turning up, every bloody day..." @Daniel, Yes, there’s something rather satisfying and old-school about how Charles Schultz plied his trade. One of the most famous, talented and richest cartoonists in the world, yet his M.O. was all about the work ethic.

Like Hazel said, “Just turning up, every bloody day…”

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]]> By: Daniel Sroka http://gapingvoid.com/2009/10/12/continutity/#comment-26469 Daniel Sroka Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:10:50 +0000 http://gapingvoid.com/?p=6073#comment-26469 I've always been impressed with the discipline of Charles Schulz: 50 years of drawing his cartoon, every day, every frame, every line. I’ve always been impressed with the discipline of Charles Schulz: 50 years of drawing his cartoon, every day, every frame, every line.

]]> By: josef http://gapingvoid.com/2009/10/12/continutity/#comment-26468 josef Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:40:48 +0000 http://gapingvoid.com/?p=6073#comment-26468 i agree but how do you keep the excitement withing the repetitious continuity, thats the real trick imo i agree but how do you keep the excitement withing the repetitious continuity, thats the real trick imo

]]> By: Kait http://gapingvoid.com/2009/10/12/continutity/#comment-26467 Kait Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:36:19 +0000 http://gapingvoid.com/?p=6073#comment-26467 Oh my goodness yes! I've been doing a Dragon a Day for the month of October, to improve my skills and expand my abilities. It's funny because I can only hold myself accountable for it, but it's working. It's not just about making something good...it's the variety that you produce which increases appeal across the masses. Oh my goodness yes! I’ve been doing a Dragon a Day for the month of October, to improve my skills and expand my abilities. It’s funny because I can only hold myself accountable for it, but it’s working. It’s not just about making something good…it’s the variety that you produce which increases appeal across the masses.

]]> By: claudio alegre http://gapingvoid.com/2009/10/12/continutity/#comment-26465 claudio alegre Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:19:40 +0000 http://gapingvoid.com/?p=6073#comment-26465 Love the new look Hugh! Heading down to Miami anytime soon? Love the new look Hugh! Heading down to Miami anytime soon?

]]> By: Sheila McCann http://gapingvoid.com/2009/10/12/continutity/#comment-26463 Sheila McCann Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:16:24 +0000 http://gapingvoid.com/?p=6073#comment-26463 This post really hit home with me. Showing up and producing daily cartoons. I realize that regardless of anything else, I will keep producing because it serves as a way to filter life. This post really hit home with me. Showing up and producing daily cartoons. I realize that regardless of anything else, I will keep producing because it serves as a way to filter life.

]]> By: Roger http://gapingvoid.com/2009/10/12/continutity/#comment-26462 Roger Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:10:22 +0000 http://gapingvoid.com/?p=6073#comment-26462 Good thoughts Hugh, thank you for sharing. I have found persistence to be a key theme of my successes. Even when things seem impossible, that's when it's most important to keep going. I am reminded of a British TV programme back in the 70s "Record Breakers" hosted by Roy Castle. The show always closed with the theme song "Dedication" sung by Roy: Dedication. Dedication. Dedication. That’s what you need. If you wanna be the best, and you wanna beat the rest. Oo-ooh! Dedication's what you need, if you wanna be a record-breaker. Just wanted to share! Good thoughts Hugh, thank you for sharing. I have found persistence to be a key theme of my successes. Even when things seem impossible, that’s when it’s most important to keep going. I am reminded of a British TV programme back in the 70s “Record Breakers” hosted by Roy Castle. The show always closed with the theme song “Dedication” sung by Roy:

Dedication. Dedication. Dedication.
That’s what you need.
If you wanna be the best,
and you wanna beat the rest.
Oo-ooh! Dedication’s what you need, if you wanna be a record-breaker.

Just wanted to share!

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