The Illustrated 99% Conference 2012: An Epic Episode in Words & Pictures!
Wendy MacNaughton captures the nuances of this year's 99% Conference - from hairstyles to hand gestures - in an awesome illustration series.
99% Conference 2012: Key Takeaways On Making Ideas Happen (Pt. III)
Lessons on embracing "gut churn," turning self-doubt into a strength, and embracing your work as a gift from this year's 99% Conference.
TinType Photos Capture the 99% Conference in Vintage Style
Forget instagram, it's all about tintypes. Michael Shindler documents the 2012 99% speakers with an incredible, old-school photography technique.
In Praise of Slow Mastery: 10 Great Achievements That Took Time
Great things take time. We round up a list of incredible achievements from "Mad Men" to the Brooklyn Bridge to "Born to Run" in recognition of the power of perseverance.
25 Quotables from the 99% Conference
Pithy wisdom on putting ideas into action from Jack Dorsey, John Maeda, Seth Godin, Jill Greenberg, and many more.
Marjane Satrapi: On Artistic Freedom, Fame & Finishing No Matter What
Sometimes being an artist is your only choice. We talk to Persepolis filmmaker and author Marjane Satrapi about the rewards of choosing the path of most resistance.
Terry Gilliam: On Ideas, Unlearning & Avoiding Debt
The visionary behind Monty Python, Brazil & 12 Monkeys talks about never letting your ideas become rigid, staying out of debt, and forgetting everything you learn.
The Future of Self-Improvement, Part I: Grit Is More Important Than Talent
What if long-term success doesn't really have that much to do with your "potential"? A look at recent research that debunks talent in favor of true grit.
Haruki Murakami: Talent Is Nothing Without Focus and Endurance
Creativity isn't just an art, it's a sport. Lessons on training your talent from the memoir of renowned Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami.
Required Reading: On Showing Up, Changing Your Life & Limited Goals
Why 80% of success is showing up, how to keep creating when the going gets tough, and the collected wisdom of legendary designer Milton Glaser.
