Many of the early philosophers, artists, and authors signed their work with their own unique symbol or monogram rather than their name. This practice added a mysterious allure to their work and also protected them from persecution should their writings or artwork be deemed counterestablishment.

• jorgeq
• September 27, 2009
• The Lost Symbol
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You've got to know what you want to do, not suspect it or be inclined toward it or be thinking about it.

• jorgeq
• June 25, 2009
• Talent Is Overrated
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Practicing without feedback is like bowling through a curtain that hangs down to knee level. You can work on technique all you like, but if you can't see the effects, two things will happen: You won't get any better, and you'll stop caring.

• jorgeq
• June 25, 2009
• Talent Is Overrated
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A life without limits is taking a cup of red dye and pouring it into the ocean, and watching the color dilute into nothingness. Limited focus is putting the same cup of dye into a gallon of water.

• jorgeq
• February 17, 2009
• Power of Less, The
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