Curiosity drives creativity | Carlo Navato

Recorded in April 2022, a Brigadoon Monthly Call with Carlo Navato.

Carlo is the visionary founder of Haxted Estates, a multi-award-winning property developer who believes his success has come from being passionately curious.

He believes he has no special talents, with the exception of his ever-curious mindset. For him, curiosity leads to inspiration which leads to creativity which leads to you doing cool stuff.

Carlo has a passion for design, architecture, and craftsmanship. Determined to make inclusive, inspiring places for people to live, work and play, he loves to challenge convention and believes that inspiration can be found everywhere.

A Chartered Surveyor by training, he is happiest with mavericks in wild places and is a passionate photographer, and lover of books, vinyl, his VW camper van, sport, and wine. He is a founding partner of the Do Lectures.

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Notes:

+ "I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." -- Albert Einstein

+ "In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few." -- Shunryo Suzuki

+ "Of all human activities, creativity comes closest to providing the fulfillment we all hope to get in our lives. Call it full-blast living." -- Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

8 ways to create flow according to Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi PositivePsychology.com

Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience - Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Amazon

The creative personality by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi: Creative individuals are remarkable for their ability to adapt to almost any situation and to make do with whatever is at hand to reach their goals. The Creativity Post

Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention - Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Amazon

+ “All my big mistakes are when I try to second-guess or please an audience. My work is always stronger when I get very selfish about it.” -- David Bowie

Outside the box: The neuroscience of creativity - Susan Greenfield @ Mind & Its Potential 2011 YouTube

+ "I roamed the countryside searching for answers to things I did not understand. Why shells existed on the tops of mountains along with the imprints of coral and plants and seaweed usually found in the sea." -- Leonardo da Vinci

Biomimetics: The emulation of the models, systems, and elements of nature for the purpose of solving complex human problems. The terms "biomimetics" and "biomimicry" are derived from Ancient Greek: βίος, life, and μίμησις, imitation, from μιμεῖσθαι, to imitate, from μῖμος, actor.

The Biomimicry Institute

+ "Imagine designing spring" -- Janine Benyus

Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder - Nassim Nicholas Taleb Amazon

+ "Some things benefit from shocks; they thrive and grow when exposed to volatility, randomness, disorder, and stressors and love adventure, risk, and uncertainty." -- Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Brian Eno’s oblique strategies cards break down creative blocks LifeHacker

Sir Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity? TED Talk

A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction - Christopher Alexander Amazon

The complicated legacy of Stewart Brand’s “Whole Earth Catalog" The New Yorker

Security vs. Sanctions | Gerald Ashley + David Buik

On this episode of Brigadoon Radio, Gerald Ashley, David Buik, and Marc Ross discuss Biden's trip to Asia, Japanese energy security, India's geopolitics, the leftists forming an anti-Macron alliance, the battle for Ohio blue-collar voters in November, expanding NATO to Hawaii, asking if the sanctions against Russia are working, and what they are reading and watching.

 

Show notes for this episode of Brigadoon Radio:

WP: Biden to make first Asia trip next month amid concerns over North Korea’s increasing weapons tests

+ Biden is planning to travel to South Korea and Japan next month from May 20 to 24

+ "This trip will advance the Biden-Harris Administration’s rock-solid commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific and to US treaty alliances with the Republic of Korea and Japan" 

Walking a tightrope: Ukraine war puts Japan's energy security on thin ice: As Western sanctions on Russia pile up, Tokyo weighs pulling out of Sakhalin projects. Nikkei

Japan the titan of soft power: Japan is well recognized for its technological superiority, arts, aesthetics, and cuisines. Japan once avoided spreading its culture around its neighborhood in fear of reviving the old wounds but after Japan ignited its public diplomacy, it projected far superior power, which could overshadow its grim past. Kripendra Amatya

Monsoon: The Indian Ocean and the Future of American Power - Robert Kaplan Amazon

Leftists form anti-Macron alliance for French parliamentary election: Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s far-left party sets up a coalition with Greens and Communists. FT

JD Vance, Tim Ryan set to battle for Ohio blue-collar voters in November: After primary wins, the two nominees will fight for a crucial constituency in a state that has trended Republican. WSJ

Boris Johnson: The Gambler - Tom Bower Amazon 

Ros Atkins on Finland, NATO, and Russia: Ros Atkins looks at why NATO’s border with Russia looks likely to expand significantly, as both Finland and Sweden consider applying to join the alliance. BBC

Expand NATO to Hawaii: Keeping territory from the allied security guarantee can bring on war, as it did in the Falklands in 1982. Arshan Barzani

Are the sanctions against Russia working or not? Kevin T. Dugan

Operation Mincemeat IMDb

Downton Abbey: A New Era IMDb 

Rather His Own Man: Reliable Memoirs- Geoffrey Robertson Amazon

Hebridean Connection: A view of the highlands and islands - Derek Cooper Amazon

Kyle Taxi Company 

Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things - William McDonough Amazon

The Upcycle: Beyond Sustainability--Designing for Abundance - William McDonough Amazon

Fashionopolis: The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothes - Dana Thomas Amazon

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Your business culture | Joe Redston

On this episode of Brigadoon Radio, Joe Redston and Marc Ross discuss how culture happens in your business, the need to keep working on your team's culture, graduating to the next level of leadership, defining a good team dynamic, being good enough, entrepreneurial lessons from being in a band, launching a new website, and what they are reading and watching.

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The Self Help Summary - Joe Redston Amazon

Barkley Marathons Brigadoon

"NFL 2022" — A Bad Lip Reading of the NFL YouTube

First days at my cabin in the Italian Alps - Martijn Doolaard YouTube

The Wizard and the Prophet: Two Remarkable Scientists and Their Dueling Visions to Shape Tomorrow's World - Charles C. Mann Amazon

The future of energy - Dr. Adrian Gill TEDxLukelyBrook

Mel Kiper is our god | Chad Munitz

On this episode of Brigadoon Radio, Chad Munitz and Marc Ross discuss the NFL Draft, Detroit landing the 2024 NFL draft, musicians turning to NFTs, Record Store Day 2022, Rick Rubin on the Lex Fridman Podcast, Spotify’s bid to remodel an industry, Wake with Clay Pigeon, Jack White’s National Anthem at Detroit Tigers Opening Day, the New Day Motor Club, Jim Farley tries to reinvent Ford, and what they are reading and watching.

Show notes for this episode of Brigadoon Radio:

2022 NFL draft: Jeff Legwold ranks the top 100 prospects ESPN

Five-year NFL Draft analysis: Colts, Steelers picked way into elite company Brian Costello

NFL announces Detroit to host 2024 NFL Draft: "The draft has become a prominent offseason event across the country, and we are excited to work with the Lions and their partners to bring the 2024 NFL Draft to the Motor City," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. "With the help of Visit Detroit, the Detroit Sports Commission, and the City of Detroit the Lions passionate fan base and all visitors will be treated to an incredible three-day experience." NFL

Detroit has landed the 2024 NFL draft. Here's what it means for the city. The city of Detroit's selection Monday as the host of the 2024 National Football League draft will likely be the biggest, and most anticipated, sports event held in the city in more than a decade. Detroit Free Press

Hockey is making inroads in Mexico. Yes, Mexico: The LA Kings and other hockey teams see a chance to develop a fan base south of the border, with the hope of playing an NHL game in Mexico before long. LAT

Ross Rant: 2021 NFL Mock Draft: Inside scoop on the private conversations between General Managers and potential first-round draft picks. Caracal

Musicians turn to NFTs in hunt for fresh profits: More artists experiment with digital tokens but critics question valuations and ultimate worth for fans. FT

Record Store Day 2022: Exclusive vinyl releases out Saturday from Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, and more USA Today

Rick Rubin: Legendary music producer Lex Fridman Podcast

Wu-Tang Clan gear is coming to Fortnite The Verge

The problem with muzak: Spotify’s bid to remodel an industry. The Baffler

Wake with Clay Pigeon: Playlists and archives WFMU

Jack White performs The National Anthem at Detroit Tigers Opening Day as an instrumental YouTube

Inside the downtown NYC cult of the beater automobile: New Day Motor Club has turned driving ugly and unloved cars into a strangely aspirational lifestyle. GQ

Jim Farley tries to reinvent Ford and catch up to Elon Musk and Tesla: Ford’s chief executive is about to introduce an electric F-150 pickup truck that could determine whether the automaker can survive and thrive in an industry dominated by Tesla. NYT

Is permanent renting the future of the car? Big plans ahead for permanent subscription models, but will people buy-in? Irish Times

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty HBO

Apple announces “They Call Me Magic,” the four-part real-life story of Earvin “Magic” Johnson, set to debut April 22 on Apple TV+.

Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off HBO
WeCrashedApple TV+

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On this episode of Brigadoon Radio, Gerald Ashley, Nate Green, and Marc Ross discuss the French presidential election, nationalism vs. globalism, the Republican primary for US Senate in Ohio, JD Vance, John Fetterman, Boris Johnson, high-vis jackets, the future of downtown office buildings, vertical farms, the Santa Fe Institute, and what they are reading and watching.

 

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Emmanuel Macron’s charm offensive: A profile of France’s president who is respected but unloved. 1843 Magazine

No knockout blows landed in French debate as Le Pen keeps her cool Ben Hall

In French vote, pocketbook issues overshadow nationalism vs. globalism: Marine Le Pen has softened her opposition to the European Union, but if elected she could still destabilize the bloc. Greg Ip

Vance parlays Trump endorsement into new Thiel money: The tech billionaire has been the biggest supporter of the Ohio Republican Senate candidate. Politico

John Fetterman still has a huge cash advantage in the Pa. Senate race, even after Conor Lamb’s best quarter: Fetterman’s financial edge is a huge obstacle to rivals trying to catch him in the final month of Pennsylvania's Democratic Senate primary. Philadelphia Inquirer

The many times Boris the Builder donned high-vis to distract the public from his latest scandal… so 'can he fix it' with a bright orange jacket this time? Daily Mail

What’s in store for empty downtown office buildings? Quartz

Vertical farms expand as demand for year-round produce grows: The industry is expected to grow to $9.7 billion worldwide by 2026, but it faces challenges, including high energy costs, technological limitations, and the ability to scale. NYT

Who will win the great return-to-the-office face-off? Instead of rushing to repopulate empty offices, companies should reflect on the pandemic’s lessons about how, when, and where employees perform at their best. Adrian Wooldridge

What a work-from-home revolution means for commercial property: As offices remain empty, does a financial reckoning loom? Economist

Valley Forge: George Washington and the Crucible of Victory - Newt Gingrich + William R. Forstchen Amazon

Operation Mincemeat IMDb

Ben Macintyre

Smarter Than You Think: How Technology Is Changing Our Minds for the Better - Clive Thompson Amazon

Code: And Other Laws of Cyberspace, Version 2.0 - Lawrence Lessig Amazon

Santa Fe Institute: An independent, nonprofit theoretical research institute located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States and dedicated to the multidisciplinary study of the fundamental principles of complex adaptive systems, including physical, computational, biological, and social systems. Santa Fe Institute

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