HOW I APPROACH THE WORLD- TOLD THROUGH INTERNET CLIPS BY BEN SLONEKER
This is an non-sequential list of videos and clips that encapsulate how I approach the world.
Life is short. Don’t let your fears get in the way of pursuing your passions.
· Steve Job’s 2005 Stanford Commencement speech -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc
Take risks. Don’t fear failure.
· “The most dangerous thing you can do in life is to play it safe.” – Casey Neistat -- https://youtu.be/ZzBHjMYN29Y?t=230
Have fun, but live purposefully.
· Elon Musk on “Star Man” during a Q&A after Falcon Heavy’s first successful launch https://youtu.be/sytrrdOPYzA?t=290
Be inspired and inspire others.
· “Life can’t just be about solving problems.” – Elon Musk --
https://youtu.be/K-uLAFb7GOg?t=204
Perception is everything. Context influences perception.
· Alfred Hitchcock demonstrating the power of perception and context in film -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCAE0t6KwJY
Challenge the “form.”
· Bo Burnham challenging what a comedy special can be in the final bit from his comedy special “What.” -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQTZVnDE2Qw