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Why school of thoughts?
Not all knowledge comes from textbooks. Some is carved out in quiet moments of self-reflection, and some is sparked by a throwaway line in a movie or a random conversation that turns into an earworm. School of Thoughts is where we apply some insight to those instincts. It’s a space for curiosity, growth, and fostering those “aha!” moments that creep in when you’re finally not trying so hard to find them.
This pillar does collect quotes from creatives and analyzing aesthetic trends too; let’s be real, we all love a good inspo post.
This is also a space to build a mental toolkit for creative living: breaking down how ideas form, evolve, and transform both our work and ourselves. Whether it’s tracing the roots of your inner critic, figuring out how to protect your peace while producing consistently, or learning to reframe failure as fuel, this is where creative habits and life skills overlap.
We dig into the psychology behind creativity — how motivation actually works, why resistance shows up when it does, and what makes flow state feel like inspiration, because frankly, you can’t rely on a muse or a moment. We examine the philosophies and frameworks that help turn inspiration into momentum, and momentum into mastery. Maybe you’re juggling a side hustle, navigating burnout, or wondering why your passion project suddenly feels like a chore, timotheories helps you build systems that sustain your spark.
“What is real? How do you define ‘real’? If you’re talking about what you can feel, what you can smell, what you can taste and see, then ‘real’ is simply electrical signals interpreted by your brain.”
— Morpheus, The Matrix (1999)
But we don’t stop at the mind. From identity to imagination, physical health to emotional intelligence, we explore the whole creative being. I’ve always hated the notion that art is this separate thing from life; at a minimum, it’s a reflection of it. When we understand our values, tune into our rhythms, and give ourselves permission to play, we make better things… and we become better people.
Here, you’ll find deep dives on artistic movements and schools of thought (shocking, I know), myth-busting on hustle culture, practical guides for building routines that stick, and experiments in rethinking what “success” even means. It’s where we make sense of the chaos, celebrate small wins, and remember that growth doesn’t always look like productivity.
We’re not going to tell you what to think. We’re here to ask better questions, offer tools that actually work, and build frameworks that help you stay inspired when the blank page starts mocking you. Burnout recovery? You bet. Brain hacks? Of course. From passion projects to purpose-driven pivots, School of Thoughts meets you where you’re at, and then helps you get where you’re going.
Because creativity isn’t just about making stuff. Making stuff is part of it, for sure. But the other part, is understanding how and why we make.
What are you waiting for? You’re faster than this. Don’t think you are.
The Myth of Neutrality: Why Every Creative Act Is A Political One
Every act of creation carries weight. This piece unpacks the myth of neutrality in art, showing how the choices we make—what we say or don’t—reflect our values. It’s a call to own your voice, your vision, and your impact.
🗓️ May 12, 2025

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The History of Horror Movies (Cross Talk EP 38)
Horror movies represent a particularly special blend of storytelling and emotional triggers. Some argue that horror movies are meant to reveal our deepest fears, others suggest they serve as morality…
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Selling Your Heart Out (Dave Von Bieker, preview interview pt 2)
Do we all get to be who we decide to portray ourselves as on screen or in the media? I’d like to believe that it’s possible. But more importantly, I…
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The Shape of Water, A Filet or A Flop? (Cross Talk EP 35)
This should be a fairly straightforward post. I’ve already written a fairly in-depth review on the movie The Shape of Water – and I made my love of the film…
But what I do know is that we need something to believe in, and we need to believe in ourselves to make meaning out of the world.
from “Am I The Only One Around Here Who Gives A Shit About The Rules? (Anger Management)”, December 21, 2017
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