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ISSUE 09/25
THE MONTHLY ECHO #August
Andreas Roth
September 02, 2025
Hi All!
Welcome to this month’s echo - a roundup of what’s been on my radar, what I’ve been pondering, and the gems I’ve stumbled across lately. Enjoy!
“It’s about reacting to what you see, hopefully without preconception. You can find pictures anywhere. It’s simply a matter of noticing things and organizing them. You just have to care about what’s around you and have a concern with humanity and the human comedy.”
Elliott Erwitt
PERSONAL NEWS & VENTURES
Addicted - Decoding world-class advertising directors #newepisode #JamieRafn
We launched 58g - follow our journey. End of the year we reveal our mission.
HIGHLIGHTS
The Art Of Stillness
The place that travel writer Pico Iyer would most like to go? Nowhere.
Novak Djokovic x Jay Shetty – Secret Mindset Shift
Overcoming self-doubt to achieve consistent success.
Tennis, Aging, and the Lessons of a Lifetime – The Atlantic
How tennis mirrors the challenges of aging and resilience.
The Surprising Power of Small Habits – James Clear
Why tiny, consistent changes compound into meaningful results.
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE
YOLO Journal
Behind the scenes of a beautifully curated travel publication.
Velocity Black
Members-only luxury lifestyle platform.
Elliott Erwitt Exhibition – Fotografiska Tallinn
A retrospective of the legendary photographer. #legend
The Spirits #74 – Vermouth & Soda
New favorite: The refreshing classic, its history and variations.
ON THE WATCHLIST
The Terminal List (Amazon Prime)
Chris Pratt leads this gritty action thriller as Navy SEAL James Reece, unraveling a deadly conspiracy after his platoon is ambushed. A dark, high-stakes series that blends military realism with psychological intensity.
Alien: Earth - Trailer
The legendary sci-fi franchise returns with a terrifying new chapter.
KEROUAC’S ROAD: The Beat Of A Nation
Featuring Josh Brolin, W. Kamau Bell, Matt Dillon and more, it reveals a rarely seen side of Kerouac and offers a fresh take on On the Road and its lasting impact on America.
David Fincher – A Director’s Mind
On-set footage of Fincher’s meticulous process.
The Art of the Edit – Walter Murch
Masterclass insights from the legendary editor and sound designer.
AI/APPS/TOOLS
Higgsfield AI – Instagram
Creative explorations at the intersection of AI and art.
Google Gemini – Updated Image Editing Model
New native image-editing capabilities in the Gemini app. For example: How to restore your old photos with NanoBanana: Sample Prompt: "Restore this photograph"
READING LIST
Khalil Gibran – The Prophet
A poetic meditation on love, freedom, joy and the human condition.
THE TO-DO-LIST
/sport
Ryder Cup
September 26th - September 28th
/sport
Laver Cup Tennis
September 19th - September 21th
/roadtrip USA
East to West
From NYC → LA
REMINDER
"The person who learns the most in any classroom is the teacher. If you really want to learn a topic, then "teach" it. Write a book. Teach a class. Build a product. Start a company. The act of making something will force you to learn more deeply than reading ever will."
via James Clear
