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12 links, first saved June 13, 2013, latest September 28, 2026.
- Don’t confuse space and time.
This line from this article is one of the most important design considerations that nobody ever thinks about enough: Time matters more than space. Back in my MarketWatch days I…
- Can personal brands save big business?
- Do Personal Brands Matter?
First, I don't like the term "personal brand" in general. I just don't like the image it brings up. People are not brands. But I do really like how Chilvers flips it, and just…
- When Pay to Play Doesn’t Pay
First hand account from Chilvers on the treadmill of advertising to drive additional sales.
- Principles for Creating with AI
Good list for framing thoughts on using AI.
- Curation — The C Word
CJ Chilvers has been writing newsletters and blogs for decades and his takes on various approaches are great. I like this one on the value of curation. But everyone cares that…
- You are more interesting than you think.
This is exactly how I approach the Weekly Thing . We put our trust in algorithms. Look how they've paid us back. It's time to bring trust in individuals back. Our role? Keep…
- Best Practices for Newsletters — CJ Chilvers
Another experienced newsletter author on important aspects of publishing a newsletter.
- Home Screens as Therapy — CJ Chilvers
I have nothing against technology. I do have a problem with using technology as a crutch to keep you from being creative. I have a big problem with my natural, sometimes…
- Live First — CJ Chilvers
This is why, when I do it right, I try to sit and take in a place for a few minutes before I photograph it. You need to be there. Not in your camera. A photographer's (or any…
- Why Our Photos Are So Forgettable — CJ Chilvers
People often think the technical aspects of their camera are hard. The f-stop, shutter, etc. No. This is the hard part - tell a story. Thinking is hard. Snapshots are easy.
- "Creativity is the Ability to Play" — CJ Chilvers
Putting it very crudely, creativity is the ability to play. And, to be able to turn that facility on and off when necessary. This makes perfect sense to me. Everything I've ever…