A work-in-progress sign sits flat against a white background. The sign is diamond-shaped. It’s yellow with a black border. Centred in the sign is a dark grey silhouette of a man sitting on a pile of rubble. He’s wearing a straight-beaked hat and work boots. One foot sits flat while the other is stretched out resting on its heel. The man is holding a cigarette close to his mouth. Smoke is curling up and away from the cigarette.

Unfinished business

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Trying again: the difference between failing and giving up. Read 295 words on why action is always the answer.

This is a sketch of Kenny, a character from the adult cartoon South Park. Kenny is wearing an orange parka. His hood is up with brown fur around the edges. The hood is drawn tightly around his face, with only his two large, round eyes visible. Very little of his light-coloured face can be seen and his mouth is completely covered. His eyes appear to be bulging, as if Kenny is in fear. He’s wearing brown gloves and brown boots. Kenny is standing still, facing straight ahead, like he’s looking at you.

OMG, they’re killing creativity!

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Say no to generative AI: a lesson in human creativity from the creators of South Park. In 941 words on The Davis Daily.

This is a flat, black-and-whilte line drawing of a person. The drawing is one continuous line, never breaking to draw another part of the person’s body. They have their back to you with their arms raised over their head. Each hand rests upon the top of the person’s head. It’s as though they are in disbelief. Or like they’re shocked, having come to some sort of deep realization.

Always in my way

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The moment I realized the problem was me: 454 words about being in my own way.

This is a black-and-white line drawing of a female body. The image is abstract, as it’s incomplete, only showing the woman’s body from below her shoulders. She’s on her knees with her back arched. You can see the outline of one of her breasts. Her round bum is sticking out prominently. The image is provocative in nature.

Dirty movie

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From temptation to regret: 409 words on porn, discipline and disappointing endings.

Hiatus

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Read Issue 62 of Life: Under Construction, a fortnightly newsletter by The Davis Daily. Join the crew for 15 interesting things about growth and creativity, wealth and wellness.

Pleasure in the pain of pursuit

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Read Issue 59 of Life: Under Construction, a fortnightly newsletter by The Davis Daily. Join the crew for 15 interesting things about growth and creativity, wealth and wellness.

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Unfinished business

OMG, they’re killing creativity!

Always in my way

Dirty movie