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24/04/2026
Inspiration and the Art of Imagination | Mirage
Inspiration is often perceived as a fleeting spark, a moment of brilliance that arrives unexpectedly. But in reality, it is not a gift - it is a practice. Creativity does not emerge from a void; it is cultivated through curiosity, observation, and the ability to see beyond the obvious...
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02/02/2026
Why Every Brand Needs a Myth
Long before brands existed, stories did. Not necessarily as entertainment, but as orientation. Myths helped people understand who they were, what mattered, and how to move through uncertainty. They offered structure in moments of change, and meaning in moments of doubt. They were, in many ways, the earliest operating systems for human behaviour...
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27/01/2026
Clarity – from Alignment to Advantage
Most organisations aren’t short on ideas. They are rich in ambition and opportunity - yet still find forward motion harder than it should be. Priorities compete. Teams interpret direction differently. Decisions are made locally, while consequences accumulate across the organisation. Activity increases, but progress becomes harder to sustain...
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18/07/2025
A State of Being
Over the past years working across the creative industry we've come to notice a powerful shift in the quality of creative work depending on whether one is operating from a state of doing vs a state of being...
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16/07/2024
Fluidity – Flowing with Life
In the course of our lives we are confronted with countless challenges. By cultivating an attitude of “fluidity” we embrace an essential component of adaptability...
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11/01/2024
Virtue – a Moral Compass
Moral excellence is one way to describe it. Living a virtuous life was (and is) one of the highest goals for the practicing Stoic. Not necessarily a goal on itself, but a way of living. Something that requires constant dedicated effort...
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23/01/2023
Books — Weekly Updates
We like to read. A lot. It allows us to develop ourselves and to boost insight and creativity. We decided to start listing an overview of recommended books. This article is a selection of our favourites. We will add at least one book a week...
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02/01/2023
Temperance — a Trajectory for Life
What is it that we are supposed to be aiming for in this life? How do we become the best version of ourselves? According to the Stoics, the answer is virtue. The Stoics liked to say that everything we face in life, is an opportunity to respond with virtue...
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17/08/2022
Stoic Quotes — Weekly Updates
Mirage is inspired by Stoicism. This philosophy influences our work significantly - from ideation to creation. This article is a selection of our favourite Stoic quotes, ranging from Marcus Aurelius, to Seneca, Epictetus and more. We will add at least one new quote a week...
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08/02/2022
Courage — a Virtue Worth Implementing
After having read Ryan Holiday’s new book ‘Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favours the Brave’ I decided to dedicate a few words to it. Courage is something of incredible importance to our world. Courage is needed to take important decisions, to become a better version of yourself, to contribute to the wellbeing of others. We can even say that courage is one of these special human powers that has the potential to achieve superhuman results...
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09/11/2020
Ancient Thoughts for Modern Results — Stoicism and the Workplace
It all started in the 3rd century BC with the gathering of a group of thinkers in Athens. By debating and discussing the ways —and tools— for living a fulfilling and virtuous life, Stoicism was born. This impactful ideology has since not only survived for thousands of years, but also influenced the entire world. From the outskirts of Athens to the political heart of Rome...
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