1/ To mix things up a bit, here are the videos that impacted me the most in 2019. From short YouTube clips to full-length documentaries to Netflix series
2/ Acton Academy - A Day in the Life
Gave me a tangible view of what alternative education can look like, which is so different from reading about it. In this case, the franchise of learner-directed schools Acton Academy
Gave me a tangible view of what alternative education can look like, which is so different from reading about it. In this case, the franchise of learner-directed schools Acton Academy
3/ We Are Going (NASA)
Profoundly moving announcement/trailer video by NASA about their new plans to go to the moon to stay by 2024. Space stuff always gets me
Profoundly moving announcement/trailer video by NASA about their new plans to go to the moon to stay by 2024. Space stuff always gets me
4/ TIMELAPSE OF THE FUTURE: A Journey to the End of Time (4K)
By far the most mind-blowing video of 2019, describing what will happen from now until the end of the universe. Hint: all matter is gone within like the first third of the video
By far the most mind-blowing video of 2019, describing what will happen from now until the end of the universe. Hint: all matter is gone within like the first third of the video
5/ Tiny Changes with Big Results // Ground Up 083
This interview with @mattdavella & @JamesClear completely changed what I expected from the quality of podcast & YouTube interviews. Lauren and I watched it together and it sparked a deep convo
This interview with @mattdavella & @JamesClear completely changed what I expected from the quality of podcast & YouTube interviews. Lauren and I watched it together and it sparked a deep convo
@mattdavella @JamesClear 6/ What's Next for Evernote?! with Tiago Forte
If I can include my own appearances, my first chat with @FrancescoD_Ales, who I learned on this call had been inspired by my first course yrs ago, was super rewarding, and sparked a series of collaborations
If I can include my own appearances, my first chat with @FrancescoD_Ales, who I learned on this call had been inspired by my first course yrs ago, was super rewarding, and sparked a series of collaborations
@mattdavella @JamesClear @FrancescoD_Ales 7/ The Salt of the Earth
This documentary on the life & work of Sebastião Salgado, Brazilian photographer, deeply moved me with the story of his humanitarian work & second act founding the Instituto Terra
imdb.com/title/tt367414…
This documentary on the life & work of Sebastião Salgado, Brazilian photographer, deeply moved me with the story of his humanitarian work & second act founding the Instituto Terra
imdb.com/title/tt367414…
@mattdavella @JamesClear @FrancescoD_Ales 8/ My Architect
This documentary on the life & work of world-renowned architect Louis Kahn, by his son, was incredibly powerful and a big inspiration for my film on my father
imdb.com/title/tt037317…
This documentary on the life & work of world-renowned architect Louis Kahn, by his son, was incredibly powerful and a big inspiration for my film on my father
imdb.com/title/tt037317…
@mattdavella @JamesClear @FrancescoD_Ales 9/ Healing Neen
Watching this unbelievable documentary on how even extreme trauma can be healed through trauma-based care was the perfect finale to a year spent studying trauma. Anything is possible
healingneen.com
Watching this unbelievable documentary on how even extreme trauma can be healed through trauma-based care was the perfect finale to a year spent studying trauma. Anything is possible
healingneen.com
@mattdavella @JamesClear @FrancescoD_Ales 10/ My Dad
This short, simple interview by @PhilipBloom on his dad's life was also a big inspiration for me. Helped recalibrate my expectations for my own film, showing me it doesn't have to be super elaborate to be impactful
vimeo.com/122599046
This short, simple interview by @PhilipBloom on his dad's life was also a big inspiration for me. Helped recalibrate my expectations for my own film, showing me it doesn't have to be super elaborate to be impactful
vimeo.com/122599046
@mattdavella @JamesClear @FrancescoD_Ales @PhilipBloom 11/ Learning to See
Another film about an amazing second act, this documentary on the work of @robertoelman photographing rare & endangered insects threatened by climate change was really inspiring. Also by his son
Another film about an amazing second act, this documentary on the work of @robertoelman photographing rare & endangered insects threatened by climate change was really inspiring. Also by his son
@mattdavella @JamesClear @FrancescoD_Ales @PhilipBloom @robertoelman 12/ Our Planet: Behind the Scenes
I always wondered how in the world they get those shots in wildlife documentaries. This film shows how, with a uniquely powerful call for action on climate change at the end showing walruses plunging to their deaths
netflix.com/title/81082125
I always wondered how in the world they get those shots in wildlife documentaries. This film shows how, with a uniquely powerful call for action on climate change at the end showing walruses plunging to their deaths
netflix.com/title/81082125
@mattdavella @JamesClear @FrancescoD_Ales @PhilipBloom @robertoelman 13/ The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004)
Insightful series of interviews and behind-the-scenes looks at how the world's best editors take raw footage and turn it into the beautiful films we enjoy
imdb.com/title/tt042844…
Insightful series of interviews and behind-the-scenes looks at how the world's best editors take raw footage and turn it into the beautiful films we enjoy
imdb.com/title/tt042844…
@mattdavella @JamesClear @FrancescoD_Ales @PhilipBloom @robertoelman 14/ 3 excellent YT videos on the nitty gritty of how film editors think and work:
How Does an Editor Think and Feel?
10 Lessons from the Top Film Editors
The 7 Laws of Film Editing
How Does an Editor Think and Feel?
10 Lessons from the Top Film Editors
The 7 Laws of Film Editing
@mattdavella @JamesClear @FrancescoD_Ales @PhilipBloom @robertoelman 15/ Inside Bill's Brain
Short series of documentary-style episodes on Bill Gates, his history, his philanthropic work, and his legacy. Really amazing to see the many stages and identities a person goes through (that seems to be a recurring theme)
netflix.com/title/80184771
Short series of documentary-style episodes on Bill Gates, his history, his philanthropic work, and his legacy. Really amazing to see the many stages and identities a person goes through (that seems to be a recurring theme)
netflix.com/title/80184771
@mattdavella @JamesClear @FrancescoD_Ales @PhilipBloom @robertoelman 16/ The Edge of Democracy
Powerful look into the last 20 years of Brazilian politics, the scandals and corruption that have rocked the country. Also fascinating to go to Brazil immediately afterward and hear how wrong and biased many think this film is
netflix.com/title/80190535
Powerful look into the last 20 years of Brazilian politics, the scandals and corruption that have rocked the country. Also fascinating to go to Brazil immediately afterward and hear how wrong and biased many think this film is
netflix.com/title/80190535
@mattdavella @JamesClear @FrancescoD_Ales @PhilipBloom @robertoelman 17/ Las Casa de las Flores
Mexican telenovela-style Netflix series about a kooky, wealthy family and their adventures. Helped me with my Spanish and understanding Mexican culture a bit
netflix.com/title/80160935
Mexican telenovela-style Netflix series about a kooky, wealthy family and their adventures. Helped me with my Spanish and understanding Mexican culture a bit
netflix.com/title/80160935
@mattdavella @JamesClear @FrancescoD_Ales @PhilipBloom @robertoelman 18/ Tell Me Who I Am
Jaw-dropping, beautifully shot documentary about two brothers, a car accident resulting in total memory loss, and how it resulted in the uncovering and resolution of deep trauma in a family
netflix.com/title/80214706
Jaw-dropping, beautifully shot documentary about two brothers, a car accident resulting in total memory loss, and how it resulted in the uncovering and resolution of deep trauma in a family
netflix.com/title/80214706
@mattdavella @JamesClear @FrancescoD_Ales @PhilipBloom @robertoelman 19/ Monarca
The perfect counterpoint to La Casa de las Flores, also about a wealthy Mexican family. Really shines light on how deeply corruption infects every part of Mexican society, and the interplay between integrity & effectiveness
netflix.com/title/80211572
The perfect counterpoint to La Casa de las Flores, also about a wealthy Mexican family. Really shines light on how deeply corruption infects every part of Mexican society, and the interplay between integrity & effectiveness
netflix.com/title/80211572
@mattdavella @JamesClear @FrancescoD_Ales @PhilipBloom @robertoelman 20/ Dark
Deeply haunting and mind-bending scifi-esque German series about time travel. First time I've watched a series in a foreign language I didn't understand in a long time, and it magnified the acting and emotions
netflix.com/title/80100172
Deeply haunting and mind-bending scifi-esque German series about time travel. First time I've watched a series in a foreign language I didn't understand in a long time, and it magnified the acting and emotions
netflix.com/title/80100172
@mattdavella @JamesClear @FrancescoD_Ales @PhilipBloom @robertoelman 21/ Patria
Excellent documentary recapping turbulent period in Mexican politics, 1850s-60s, that created so many fissures that remain to this day. Helped me appreciate the complexity of this country anew
netflix.com/title/80988257
Excellent documentary recapping turbulent period in Mexican politics, 1850s-60s, that created so many fissures that remain to this day. Helped me appreciate the complexity of this country anew
netflix.com/title/80988257
@mattdavella @JamesClear @FrancescoD_Ales @PhilipBloom @robertoelman 22/ Smart Sync Workshop: David Perell + Tiago Forte
If I can make one more appearance, this new online workshop I developed with @david_perell has been a great highlight of 2019. Basically packs the 80/20 of our entire philosophy into a 60m sprint
If I can make one more appearance, this new online workshop I developed with @david_perell has been a great highlight of 2019. Basically packs the 80/20 of our entire philosophy into a 60m sprint
@mattdavella @JamesClear @FrancescoD_Ales @PhilipBloom @robertoelman @david_perell 23/ To find your own fav videos:
1. Check YouTube "liked" videos playlist
2. Netflix viewing history: netflix.com/viewingactivity
3. Search task manager for "watch"
4. Instapaper "videos" section
5. Search Twitter for links only (replace w/ your handle): twitter.com/search?lang=en…
1. Check YouTube "liked" videos playlist
2. Netflix viewing history: netflix.com/viewingactivity
3. Search task manager for "watch"
4. Instapaper "videos" section
5. Search Twitter for links only (replace w/ your handle): twitter.com/search?lang=en…
@mattdavella @JamesClear @FrancescoD_Ales @PhilipBloom @robertoelman @david_perell 24/ Or join us for The Annual Review, our intensive, online weekend workshop 1/4-5 in which we complete each step of our year-end reviews together.
Submit your email here to hear more: learn.fortelabs.co/p/the-annual-r…
Submit your email here to hear more: learn.fortelabs.co/p/the-annual-r…
