caroline wilson

Branded entertainment architect. Irish-Texan in LA. Optimist, Dog Fosterer, ACFC fan.

[caroline wilson @Cmowilson]

When researching similar cringe phrases like "Live, Laugh, Love," this buried reddit comment / gem laid me out. 10/10

[caroline wilson @Cmowilson]

Just listened to such a great social listening seminar this morning. @ViralMomentAI is going to soon release a powerful AI sidekick that spots social trends before they blow up. you can get on a waitlist here! #ViralMomentAI #AI #SocialVideo https://t.co/TCIW6pqf85

[sari azout @sariazout]

it becomes a lot easier to thrive when you go through life with the belief that everyone is totally just winging it, all the time

[caroline wilson @Cmowilson]

Loved reading this so much. "A third, far more productive approach is to first determine what you uniquely want to accomplish with your life, and then view everything, including AI, through the lens of whether it helps you accomplish your goal." https://t.co/LQECXrOt5b

[caroline wilson @Cmowilson]

Oh man. I got all the feels watching this 15 min short - captivating beginning to end. What a beautiful way to show vs tell what an iPhone can help you create. Bravo @marcw || Apple’s Chinese New Year film explores identity and social media | Ad Age https://t.co/lKlCfRzZWQ

[caroline wilson @Cmowilson]

Great reminder. Write the shitty first draft.

[Billy Oppenheimer @bpoppenheimer]

The Oscar Winning writer & director Peter Farrelly was asked,

Do you get writer's block?

“Writer's block is my natural state,” he said. “Everyday I sit down and go, ‘I got nothing.’”

Then he forces himself to write.

“I always say, ‘I’d rather write shit than nothing.’ Because

with shit, you got something to work with. You can make it less shitty and then not horrible and then decent and then pretty good and then good and then very good and then excellent.

But you gotta start with shit.”

Everyone does, Farrelly continues.

“When you read a book or a screenplay and think, ‘Wow, I could never do this.’ Well don’t forget: that person didn’t start with that. They started with shit—that they fixed and fixed and fixed and fixed and fixed and fixed and fixed and fixed and fixed and fixed and fixed and fixed.”

Takeaway 1:

Pixar co-founder Ed Catmull writes in Creativity, Inc, “Early on, all of our movies suck…I choose that phrasing because saying it in a softer way fails to convey how bad the first versions of our films really are.”

Catmull repeats, “Pixar films are not good at first, and our job is to make them go, as I say, ‘from suck to not-suck.’”

It's true:

Everyone starts with shit—that they fix and fix and fix and fix and fix and fix and fix and fix and fix and fix.

Takeaway 2:

Farrelly says that everyday when he sits down to write, he initially feels blocked. Still, he forces himself to write and soon, “you start feeling good.”

I wrote recently about what I say to myself before I read or write:

“Accept the initial agitation.”

It comes from Dr. Andrew Huberman, who explains:

When you begin working on something, “the brain circuits that turn on first are of the stress system.”

Meaning:

“The agitation and stress that you feel at the beginning of something is just a recognized gate...There is a gate of entry. You have to wade through some sewage before you can swim in clear water. That's the way I always think about it.”

The block is a “natural state,” as Farrelly said. It’s just a recognized gate. Force yourself to wade through it, and soon, you'll start feeling good.

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“I always say, ‘I’d rather write shit than nothing.’ Because with shit, you got something to work with.” — Peter Farrelly

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[caroline wilson @Cmowilson]

The top 10 media predictions for 2024 predictions by @eshap the way. So insightful and prescient. And his Media Universe Map is such a thing of beauty https://t.co/ureOHpGjc0

[caroline wilson @Cmowilson]

So well written and relatable. Especially this: “I think I’ve gotten better at living with joy and grief at once, no longer expecting one to rise up and conquer the other.” ❤️ https://t.co/Bq3pIkmM1U

[caroline wilson @Cmowilson]

I love this article. "How to Ask Good Questions" https://t.co/P3icN4fAR2 via @beside_media

[caroline wilson @Cmowilson]

Such a good read - funny, insightful, on the button. Captures exactly how the internet feels lately, the difference between being humbled and honored, and what what 'raising good humans' gets wrong... https://t.co/MZ4m0Kqv1C

[caroline wilson @Cmowilson]

Love this long-form ad. Grateful for the beautiful creative art of storytelling. And how we can change our mind, be courageous, and remember the power of connection ✨ https://t.co/nAiVX97v9J

[caroline wilson @Cmowilson]

This is the news that matters…happy bday to the GOAT, reminding us once again what to focus on ❤️

[Billie Jean King @BillieJeanKing]

Today, I am 80 years young.

Relationships are everything. I am fortunate to have been surrounded by loved ones all my life.

I look forward to each day. Having Ilana by my side is my best gift.

Creating opportunities for others makes me so happy.

And I'm not done yet!

[caroline wilson @Cmowilson]

And this one. TL;DR: History repeating: “Silicon Valley is built on these sorts of moments.” Early developers create something, start a co, key employees clash, exit & start adjacent or competing startups. (Except this one feels particularly more intense!) https://t.co/2Lim9ShFd8

[caroline wilson @Cmowilson]

There’s more than enough hot takes re: the OpenAI news, but a couple of great articles helped me gain some understanding.This one - TL;DR: a company started as a non-profit but evolved to a startup is going to have a clash moment… https://t.co/E8rSltn2M7

[caroline wilson @Cmowilson]

"Hope will never be silent."

- Harvey Milk

[caroline wilson @Cmowilson]

Ironically posting on this platform, I know..."What we’re interested in is smaller groups of people who are communicating with each other about specific things,” Ms. Papacharissi said." The Future of Social Media Is a Lot Less Social https://t.co/TD1eptT9Eb

[Angel City FC @weareangelcity]

"Here's how an earthquake, a nuclear disaster, a family's love and enduring bravery created one of the most electric young players in the game."
Gain insight into @jun_bangking524's life in this story by @gwenoxenham for @espn.

https://t.co/op05wDvTRa

[caroline wilson @Cmowilson]

So beautiful. Miss my mom. ✨♥️

[caroline wilson @Cmowilson]

“There is no force equal to a woman determined to rise” - WEB Du Bois. On this International Women’s Day, I am beyond inspired and grateful for determined women, like @LaphonzaB and this phenomenal panel of female powerhouses, who continue to help us be the change. #IWD2023

[caroline wilson @Cmowilson]

“Gwen Stefani’s beauty brand, GXVE Beauty, created its own affiliate program in-house.(The) brand-owned digital platform offers a special hub for brand ambassadors to engage with Gwen, receive product education and tutorials, and connect with each other.” https://t.co/WS2lNicuk9