YOUR WEEK STARTS HERE #2
Welcome back to the next edition of Your Week Starts Here!
Many of us are now entering our second week of quarantine (or is it third?), and trying to fill in the overwhelming amount of free-time may be a challenge.
Well, we’ve got you covered!
We will provide you with the best articles, videos and other creative content to ensure that your week will be filled with productivity, mindfulness and fun.
Once again - stay safe, stay healthy, and stay stuck in!
@inspireatgenesis
1) HOW TO USE WRITING TO SHARPEN YOUR THINKING
This first one goes out to all of you who promised yourself that, one day, you were going to write that book when you ‘find the time’.
Well, now you’re on lockdown, this is your golden ticket for the opportunity to start writing!
In this video, entrepreneur and author Tim Ferriss talks about how you can effectively utilise writing exercises and offers brilliant tips and guidelines so that you too, can write your way to success!
2) ON BEING A DICK
Throughout history, many great leaders were notoriously known as being.. well, simply put.. a dick.
Bold and honest, filmmaker Max Josef takes us on a journey interviewing directors, writers and thinkers on the subject of leadership to investigate the million dollar question: do you need to be a dick to be a successful leader?
3) REAL TALK ON THE COVID EFFECT ON THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
Understandably, it’s unavoidable to think or talk about COVID-19.
Many of us are eager to find out where this will lead and what the future potentially holds.
In his talk, Joe Rogan invites mathematician, economist and managing director Eric Weinstein to discuss the various aspects of the global pandemic, bringing to light new information new perspectives on the situation.
Eric Weinstein on Joe Rogan - Real Talk On The COVID Effect On Global Economy
4) STAY AT HOME PHOTOSHOOT
Yes, being stuck in quarantine may be unfortunate - especially if you think about all the cool places you cool places you could be visiting and the amazing pictures you could be taking.
It’s no secret that many of us actually take our social media quite seriously - some of us has even made it our full time job. Therefore, we may start to feel panicky when we start to run out of content.
On the bright side, you can also see this as the perfect time to get creative!
The renowned photography Youtube channel Mango Street gives you a tutorial on how to create a photo studio in the comfort of your own home!
They also include a little insight on how to edit your images to make them look super professional.
5) NIALL FERGUSON’S NETWORLD
Renowned historian Niall Ferguson has turned his epic account of Networks and Hierarchies through history into an accessible and entertaining PBS Documentary series.
By looking at contemporary history through he lens of network science, we see that the digital social networks are nothing new.
Indeed they are as old as empires…
6) THE INNER CHRONICLE OF WHAT ARE WE
This short documentary on Werner Herzog captures what it means to be the forefront of an art form, and the bold adventurer into the deepest depths of he human condition.
Like Stories Of Old is a beatuifully produced and researched YouTube channel that brings back, well, the stories of old.
THE INNER CHRONICLE OF WHAT ARE WE - UNDERSTANDING WERNER HERZOG
7) 7 DAY YOGA CHALLENGE
Erin’s welcoming style can make any beginner feel at home on the mat, and this 7-Day challenge can also nudge intermediates back into their routine
Also, in 7 days, you’ll be ready for the next challenge!
8) JAMIE OLIVER MAKES GADO-GADO
Who doesn’t love Indonesian street food? Simple and delicious, just thinking about it can make your mouth water.
However, since we can’t go out to get street food - we’re bringing the street food to you with Jamie Oliver’s recipe tutorial on how to cook Gado-Gado.
9) THE LITTLE TINY QUIZ OF THE LOCKDOWN
And finally, a little bit of mental sweat coming from isolating comedian Jimmy Carr.
American’s may find it challenging, but the Brits amongst you will have the perfect brainteasers to get that hamster in your brain running around its wheel.
See how you get on!
10) GET YOUR ACRYLIC PORTRAITS PAINTED
Our incredibly talented artist intern, @maya.carera.creations, can turn any photo into an acrylic masterpiece for you or a loved one.
All you need to do is provide a photo you want turned into an acrylic portrait and she’ll do the rest!
Perfect for your next profile pic ;)
This is just one of many Creative Services we are offering at Genesis Creative Centre
Hope that keeps you busy!
Find something interesting you think will please, inform or entertain our community?
Help us curate the content you think will help people at this testing time, and maybe we won’t feel so distant in our isolation :)
Until next week, keep that beautiful mind occupied and that Creative Spirit free.