We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak – Epictetus
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DefJam Seeing Rick Rubin and Jay Z work together on “99 Problems” will forever be legendary. 🔥
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*Wāhine Toa Superhero Comic* – Māoriland Film Festival Superhero reader Tapahia Heke sees the superhero in everyone. In this comic he sits down with 14 Māori wāhine and describes their superpowers. Working across a range of different disciplines (business, design, iwi development, film, education), these wāhine share a common dedication to working fo…
Got my one. I wanted to buy more, but I thought I’d better not be greedy. Get in quick e te whānau. https://ift.tt/2JCI5wa from Pera Barrett https://ift.tt/2JCI5wa via IFTTT
NowThis ‘Either we choose to go on as a civilization, or we don’t. The choice really is that simple.’ — Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour sold 126 of his guitars to fight climate change
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SelfControl SelfControl is a free Mac app that helps you avoid distracting websites. Block your own access to websites or mail servers for a pre-set length of time.
With an 18 month old and a 4 year old, my morning routine is make-or-break and my one chance to get my outside-BNZ-and-whānau mahi (work) done while my brain has any creativity left. I’ve been using this app for a few years to make sure I’m not distracted by the rest of the world when …
Chester Borrows: Caught in a cycle of abuse There is a direct correlation between some offenders and the abuse they endured.
“We need to recognise that while some victims have protective factors around them like strong, loving, nurturing families, good role modelling and healthy relationships, other victims are inundated with risk factors.” This isn’t a ‘here are the answers’ read, and it’s definitely not one of excuses. It’s a reminder there are often more questions to …
Made me – jam session
Finally getting around to doing this one up properly with Tommy Vaega and Lance Wairau-Laga. Having Huhana there can make the creative process harder, there are usually a few more interruptions and lolly breaks – but I reckon these sessions are just as important for her brain, confidence, and her perspective on where her world …
Role models: be a good one – Pera Barrett If we’re friends on Facebook or real life, you might know the whole Israel Folau situation pisses me off. If we’re not, I summed up those feelings in this post on: I was reflecting over the weekend on why I’m still feeling/thinking about it. I don’t like carrying that kind of energy around t…
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Darius Simpson & Scout Bostley – “Lost Voices” (CUPSI 2015) Support Button Poetry! Check out our newest project: http://bit.ly/buttonlive Subscribe to Button! New video daily: http://bit.ly/buttonpoetry Stream & Downl…
What Happens When A Black Man And A White Woman Speak For Each Other https://youtu.be/lpPASWlnZIA from Pera Barrett https://youtu.be/lpPASWlnZIA via IFTTT