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From Adventure to Zilch:
26 izzy+ words to live and learn by
adventure
From Adventure to Zilch:
26 izzy+ words to live and learn by
We all know our ABCs, but in this book we’ve given that timeless
learning framework a good shake. Today, learning is about people
of all ages growing their minds in all environments. It’s about learning
as play and experimentation. And most of all, it’s about being inspired
by ideas and each other—so let’s get started!
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adventure
An exciting series of events that often
involves risk but results in great reward.
(Note: if learning isn’t an adventure,
you’re doing it wrong.)
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Learning
happens
in more
than one
direction.
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27 problems solved,
19 A’s on school
projects, 14 business
deals, 11 funny jokes
(and 5 bad ones),
8 blind dates, 6 new
product ideas, and
4 marriage proposals
(3 of which were accepted).
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and the generation of
ideas, so go ahead and
get your doodle on!
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experiment
everywhere
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haiku
F
freedom (within form)
We want full freedom,
but ideas blossom in form,
creative tension.
Let your love for life,
learning, ideas, and others
be your Valentine.
geek
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Once the brunt of jokes,
geeks now rule in savvy smarts
at hipster cafes.
H
A haiku is a classic
type of poem,
consisting of three
lines (in five, seven,
then five syllables).
A perfect example of
freedom in form!
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i
irreverent
Mom warned against this disrespectful
attitude, but we think a touch of it at the
right moment can help you innovate,
grow and learn.
J
jargon
When musculoskeletal flexions
accompany static medial postures,
undesirable factors may be
minimized by the various contours,
components, and user-centric
design paradigms embedded in
our seating apparatus.
izzy+ translation:
Our chairs are good for you,
because they are designed
for how people really sit.
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M
(recommended with learning)
movement
knack
We each have
a knack for
something.
Knick’s knack
(OK, it’s actually
Nick’s knack)
happens to be
juggling (while
demonstrating
our seating).
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Facts about laughter:
15 min. of laughter =
benefits of 2 hrs. sleep
Laughing for 15 seconds
adds 2 days to your
life span
 A belly laugh = health
benefits of 10 min. on
a rowing machine
So let’s laugh more!
Contrary to popular belief, sitting
should involve as much movement
as possible. Not only will your
body feel better, your mind will
perform better too!
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L
laughter
naptime
transitive verb
1 : to leave out or leave unmentioned
2 : to leave undone
omit
N
O
Definition of
We’re a fan of all kinds.
The Nano Nap—accidentally
nodding off on a stranger’s shoulder
for two seconds on the airplane or
subway—is not generally thought to
be beneficial.
Studies show that catching a few zzz’s in the afternoon
can clear the brain of useless built-up information and
provide a fresh burst of new ideas, increased productivity
and improved memory.
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The Micro Nap
The Power Nap
The Desktop Nap
The Epic Nap
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:P
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personality
The combination of stuff that makes you you
and them them. (Also the combination of stuff
that makes learning and collaboration more
interesting and engaging.)
quirky
The results of an unusual and
surprising collection of personality
traits (and toy dinosaurs).
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surprise
rabble-rouser
R
The one who stirs up the masses
and introduces disruptive innovation.
(It’s you, isn’t it? We knew it!)
Knowledge doesn’t usually jump
out of a cake and throw confetti
on you, but learning does involve
surprise. Sometimes we are
surprised by what we learn, and
sometimes surprise itself is our
best teacher.
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trifecta
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Fun, smart and good-looking,
like that guy in your study group.
Also like all three types of izzy+ learning spaces—
1st Spaces are heads-down, focus areas that welcome
collaboration, 2nd Spaces are rooms and nooks for
scheduled gatherings and 3rd Spaces are the in-between
places you gravitate toward.
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Some of our favorite
unconventional innovators:
Albert Einstein, Amelia Earhart,
Alfred Hitchcock, Frank Lloyd
Wright, Miles Davis, Thomas
Edison, Steve Jobs, Lady Gaga…
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variation
V
Pop quiz:
Who wrote: “A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds?”
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wh wowza!
Answer: Ralph Waldo Emerson.
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The sound effects of ideas
taking root in your mind.
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Y
marks the spot
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= Where learning happens.
yoga
(aka YOU time)
Study break!
Stretch, let go,
change things up,
breath deeply,
be intentional,
connect your
body and soul
with your mind.
zip
zilch
zero!
The number of
bad questions.
The number of
calories in that
cupcake (we
can pretend).
The number
of letters that
come after Z.
Z
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What are you still doing here?
Go write a haiku, or be irreverent.
Better yet, connect with your izzy+
rep to find out more about
Webster, Capis̀co Puls and Dewey.
GO!
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Book design:
Team izzy+
Book copy:
Kristin Tennant
“People like you inspire us each
day, so we hope we can inspire
you to make a difference, too.”
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Book Illustrations and layout:
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Book photography:
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Paper
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