A Bit of Inspiration
Sharmarke
Every Friday, I send out a newsletter that fuels your creativity, broadens your horizons, and explores overlooked ideas. All to spark your own journey of self-discovery and transformation.
Every Friday, I send out a newsletter that fuels your creativity, broadens your horizons, and explores overlooked ideas. All to spark your own journey of self-discovery and transformation.
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Ideas Worth Spreading
27. OCT. 2023
Ideas Worth Spreading
Sharing My 10 Favorite TED Talk Videos.
Hey guys,
How are you?
This week I was unsure about what to write about and share in the newsletter. This doesn't always happen, but occasionally it does, and I'm okay with that.
As you can guess from the title and subtitle, this week's newsletter will be a bit different from the usual ones I send.
But it still perfectly fits with the A Bit of Inspiration newsletter.
I'm sharing my top 10 favorite TED Talks that I've...
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about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Lead With Curiosity
13. OCT. 2023
Lead With Curiosity
Tapping into Our Innate Drive to Know More.
Hey guys,
When you lead your life with curiosity, you’re being open to a world of possibilities. One tiny spark of interest can lead you down a rabbit hole of knowledge and insights.
In my case, I’ve a passion for design. That led me down a path to gain knowledge of other topics besides design.
I’ve delved into business, marketing, copywriting, and even history. Design became a gateway for me to explore, to make...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Sharing Your Work
6. OCT. 2023
Sharing Your Work
Turning Vulnerability into Your Loudest Voice.
Hey guys,
It's been a minute. How are you? I've missed writing these newsletters, so it's great to be back!
If you were wondering why you didn't receive an email last week, this is the reason why.
Today's newsletter we're going to talk about the essence of vulnerability in our creative journey: Sharing our work.
At a glance, sharing online seems like child's play with a few taps and keystrokes. But there's so...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Echoes of the Digital Age
22. SEP. 2023
Echoes of the Digital Age
Modern Challenges and Opportuntities for Creative Explorations.
Hey guys,
We made it!
This is the last part of the series that I’ve been running.
If you haven’t read the previous issues (spoiler alert: they all link together), I would highly recommend you read them before this one.
Part 1: Diving into The Myth of Originality.
Part 2: How renowned figures like Steve Jobs, Picasso, and the Wright brothers drew their influences.
Part 3: How the mind...
2 months ago • 5 min read
The Mind's Creative Process
15. SEP. 2023
The Mind's Creative Process
Bend, Break, and Blend.
Hey guys,
In the first part of the series I talked about how nothing is truly originality, and then I went on to showcase renowned figures to make a point on how influences dictate what we create.
In this week’s newsletter, we’re diving into the mind’s creative process, and how it actually works.
One of the most dreaded questions you can be asked in the creative process is:
Think outside the box.”
Without an explanation of...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
8. sep. 2023
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
The Hidden Sources Behind Big Ideas.
Hey guys,
In this week’s newsletter, I want to expand on the last issue about The Myth of Originality.
I’ve decided to turn it into a series. Last week was the introduction, while this week we’re going to talk about some big names and what influenced their iconic work. Especially since I’ve talked about that nothing is truly original.
It’s important that we look at the past for references.
In all honesty,...
3 months ago • 8 min read
The Myth of Originality
1. SEP. 2023
The Myth of Originality
How the Art of the Past Molds Today's Creations.
Hey guys,
Have you ever stumbled upon something so innovative and disruptive that it just blows your mind? I’ve been there. It feels so… original, right? Especially if it’s the first time you’re seeing it. For a long time, we’ve been told that originality is the golden standard, the peak we should all aim for. If it’s not “original”, then it’s simply not groundbreaking enough.
But here’s a thought: What if...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Brick by Brick, Idea by Idea
25. AUG. 2023
Brick by Brick, Idea by Idea
Discoveries, insights, and lessons worth sharing this month.
Hey guys,
It’s that time of the month, where I’ll share discoveries, lessons, and insights worth sharing.
What was the most challenging experience this month, and how did I overcome it?
It’s been a tough month for me due to my disease. There’ve been many ups and downs—just when I think it’s going away, it comes back. Imagine your immune system constantly fighting inside your body for no...
3 months ago • 4 min read
Start With Why
21. AUG. 2023
Start With Why
Finding the Inspiration Within Yourself.
Hey guys,
I hope you're all having a great day. It feels weird to write this newsletter right now. It should've been released on Friday. However, I was out for two days in Copenhagen with my wife—plus I got sick, so it was hard to push through. Nonetheless, I had promised to write it, so here we are.
Before we dive into this week’s issue, I've made been reflecting on the purpose of this newsletter. My intention from the...
4 months ago • 7 min read
The Leverage of Intentional Boredom
11. AUG. 2023
The Leverage of Intentional Boredom
A New Routine for Creativity and Growth.
Image from Midjourney
Hey guys,
Last week, I shared a teaser into boredom. A feeling we try to avoid at all costs. But did you know that boredom, I mean purposeful boredom can actually be a weapon for your creativity?
This week, we will go a little further and explore ways to integrate boredom into your daily life.
Though it’s about boredom, trust me on this one. It will be exciting!
And hopefully...
4 months ago • 2 min read