Hey Guys, CúlCroÍ8@Beckett here. What’s up and welcome to
the first ever issue of our all-new and mind-blowing weekly creativity upgrade:
“Fire That’s In Me Now.” Each week we’ll be opening the
floor to you guys and giving you the opportunity to showcase one of YOUR inspiring
creative products. The only rule is that all entries must push the envelope and
stay true to Samuel Beckett’s philosophy of non-stop creativity, entrepreneurialism,
social engagement and community empowerment. This week’s winner is Ronan Brady. Ronan has sent us in this awesome new smartphone app he
created: “Samuel Says.” Let’s take a look:
Hey dudes, Ronan here, and welcome to my new
smartphone app, “Samuel Says.” Because it’s hard sometimes to get inspired as a
creative, I’ve created this app to help. Simply select the Beckett icon on your
screen to enter. Once inside, touch Sam on the nose and he will offer you an
inspiring quote from one of his works, along with an explanation of how this
wisdom can help you in your
day-to-day life as a creative. Sometimes he’ll tell you about challenges he’s
faced as a creative, and sometimes he’ll tell you about cool events in Dublin
too. Currently the app is only out on Android, but we’re working on an iPhone
version and should have it ready very soon. Below you can see some of the awesome
daily advice Sam has to offer:
“A
voice comes to one in the dark. Imagine. To one on his back in the dark.”
We
are so awesomely connected now thanks to smartphones and the internet. In the
old days sometimes you’d find yourself alone and having negative thoughts and
it could be hard to stay positive in the small hours, but now, even in the
darkest times, your friends are only a WhatsApp away and you never
need to be alone again. So always stay connected to those supportive voices you
carry in your pocket!
“…where
I am, I don’t know, I’ll never know, in the silence you don’t know, you must go
on, I can’t go on, I’ll go on.” Remember, perseverance is the
one iron rule in business and creativity. Even if you feel confused
about where your start-up is going or what your agency expects of you, just
look up, believe in yourself and push ahead. Even if no-one else can see it, you
know that your day is coming, and that’s what really counts.
”Nothing
is funnier than unhappiness, I grant you that.” Learn
to laugh at yourself, even when you’re feeling down, and the world will laugh
along with you. Remember, if you think positive thoughts, great things will
come your way – that’s how the universe works!
”Perhaps
my best years are gone. When there was a chance of happiness. But I wouldn’t
want them back. Not with the fire in me now.”
One thing you must always bear in mind, guys. The best time of your life is
always, always RIGHT NOW. So cheer up and PARTY HARD!! You’re not getting old –
you’re getting…sophisticated.
”Ever
tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” Success
in creativity doesn’t come overnight. Remember, even Steve Jobs was out in the
cold for a while – until Apple begged him to come back! If you learn from your
mistakes and become a better entrepreneur as a result, even if you’ve failed
that one project, you’ve succeeded in the game of WIN. You can learn about this
awesomeness right now in the Science Gallery! #sciencegalleryfailurerulez
”…clear
to me at last that the dark I have always struggled to keep under is in reality
my most –“Awesome resource! LOL! Remember, to be a
true creative, you’ve got to know yourself best and put yourself first. Know
what makes you tick, what makes you original, what only YOU can offer your
agency, because knowing yourself is the first step to doing what you love.
”The
tears stream down my cheeks from my unblinking eyes. What makes me weep so?
From time to time. There is nothing saddening here. Perhaps it is liquefied
brain.” Negativity is all in your mind.
Reality is subjective - learn to see things from a positive perspective and the
sun will always shine; remember, you are a beautiful person.
”Let
me say before I go any further that I forgive nobody. I wish them all an
atrocious life and then the fires and ice of hell and in the execrable
generations to come an honoured name.” Erm, LOL!?! Must have eaten a
rotten burrito that day, ha ha…
Okay guys, that’s all for this
week. I think we can all safely say that Ronan is on to a winner and that his
app is absolutely awesome. It’s gonna be available to download this Tuesday, so
get on Twitter, get on Facebook, get everywhere you can and spread the love for the Beckett philosophy.
Peace out,
The CúlCroÍ8@Beckett Team