Convince others to clarify ideas
LearningTo fully process or rid oneself of an idea, one must first attempt to convince another person of its truth.
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Oscar Wilde
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Craft, arts and performance1854-1900
Irish playwright and wit
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Separate art from morality
CreativityA work of art should be judged solely on whether it is well or poorly made, rather than by its perceived moral or immoral content.
Reject rigid consistency
CreativityAvoid sticking to a single path just for the sake of being consistent, as it stifles creative growth.
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Embrace Strategic Nonconformity
MindsetMaintaining sanity and clarity often requires intentionally disagreeing with the majority opinion.
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Automate the mundane tasks
TechnologyHuman progress depends on using machines to handle uninteresting and repetitive work so that people can focus on culture and contemplation.
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Distinguish price from value
PricingA business owner must understand the intrinsic worth of an asset or product, not just its market cost.
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Reject Painful Conformity
MindsetFollowing unreasonable trends that cause suffering is foolish; true art and common sense prioritize health and natural form.
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Avoid False Economy
ManagementSaving money is a virtue, but not when it results in hiding or wasting valuable assets that could provide public or business value.
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Prioritize Execution Over Intent
ProductThe value of a project lies in the finished product and its technical quality, not in the noble goals or good intentions of the creator.
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Their pathetic intentions are of no value to us, but their realized creations only.
Source Oscar Wilde Shorter Prose Pieces (opens in a new tab)
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Prioritize luxury over necessity
MindsetMaintaining a high standard of taste and surrounding oneself with beauty can fuel the self-confidence needed for creative and social success.
Maintain dignity against public mockery
ResilienceWhen faced with organized caricature, responding with professional calm and ordinary conduct can turn a hostile audience into a respectful one.
Refine Skills Through Constant Practice
ProductivityNatural talent only reaches its peak through constant practice and the courage to experiment in real-world settings, even if some attempts fall flat.
Leverage personality as a brand
BrandEven when physical impressions are unfavorable, exceptional conversational skill and a unique public persona can overcome prejudice and build a powerful reputation.
Maintain composure against extortion
ResilienceWilde demonstrates that showing indifference and refusing to be intimidated can sometimes disarm those attempting to exploit or blackmail you.
Monetize talent on demand
WealthHigh-level creative output can be accelerated by financial need, treating art as a professional skill that can be deployed for cash.
Beware of advisors with conflicting incentives
NegotiationBe cautious of professionals like solicitors who profit from the continuation of a quarrel rather than its resolution.
Environment dictates mental performance
ProductivityIsolation and the lack of familiar comforts or companionship can paralyze the mind and prevent productive thinking.
Ignore public opinion for reputation
BrandPeople often respect those who act with confidence and indifference to public gossip more than those who hide in fear.
Avoid the Useful in Creative Work
ProductThings that are necessary, useful, or appeal to immediate partisan feelings are unsuitable for high art; true beauty requires indifference to utility.
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modernity of form and modernity of subject-matter are entirely and absolutely wrong. We have mistaken the common livery of the age for the vesture of the Muses
Source Oscar Wilde Intentions (opens in a new tab)
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Create the standard for others
BrandInstead of following existing trends, a creator should invent a new type that others will naturally want to emulate.
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