My Job
“Each time you conceive a paradoxical thought, turn it over within yourself, vary it with diverse figures and nuances, make trial of it and dress it in splendid words. ” – Fronto
There’s something very special about this quote. If there was way to train yourself to think a unique or strategic manner this would be it. Because where do you think books and ideas and new concepts come from? Do you think they fly in like epiphanies or are they more like little snags that get caught, kneaded, dressed up and engorged?
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I personally think that ideas come through epiphanies.
Once the idea is noted, that’s when the deep thinking begins.
Seconding Mel, I think epiphanies arise and you work on them from there. Consciously on something like a book, or unconsciously if you’re in a position like Wag Dodge.
Have been liking the blog for a while now, although I must admit I don’t always know what you’re on about-kinda like when you’re ten you don’t really understand the stock market.
I think it’s some of both.
Where did you find this quote from Fronto? His wiki profile was lacking…
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So, exactly what is your “job”?
Here’s my question – what does it matter what my job specifically is? I mean I’m not in the secret service but I don’t really get anything out of explaining it exactly.
I’m not trying to be a dick, it’s just where I stand. If people want to email me, I’d be happy to explain.
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