“There’s an app for that,” are some of the most beautiful words I’ve ever heard or said. I’m thrilled to see so many talented people create apps that do just about anything I could want. It allows us to be independent and creative in how we run our businesses. That counts for a lot for…
Creativity Blocks I believe one of the worst things that we can do for our creative process is to label our downtime with a negative connotation. Sometimes, we need time to think, to ruminate, to create the worlds, universes, paintings, songs, books, or speeches. And if that means that we spend some time not creating,…
Here I was at last full moon taking pictures with my trusty Nikon. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get situated in a way that my little tripod could get a picture of the moon without the cable in front of it. How frustrating, right? But then I got this picture. And I saw it. A perfect representation…
I talked before about finding your voice in the written word and will explore that further in the future. Today, I want to speak about audio. Audio is ubiquitous with more and more people starting podcasts, posting live videos, and presenting live in meetings and during the course of their lives. As we develop our…
What are you invested in? What is your ultimate goal? Do you want to gain today or win tomorrow? To answer these questions, you have to make some exchanges, some trades. Will you give up tonight‘s movie? Will you give up going to the bar? Will you give up spending time on Facebook or other…
Here’s an easy way to spark some creative thinking and problem-solving. Pick a card, any card. Every card has a different object. Figure out its story. Does everyone want it? Is it causing problems? Conflict? How will you resolve things? How will you solve the problem? Answer those questions with the story. Then, transfer those…
Here’s what I have realized I tend to do. I tend to ignore what my inner self, my best partner in any venture or adventure, is trying to tell me (And that fear, pain, or discomfort? That’s your inner self giving you data). I tend to want to push through whatever fear, discomfort, or pain…
Regrets belong in your rear view mirror. Worry belongs by the side of the road. Focus on what is directly in front of you and maintain a safe distance and everything will go smoothly. Wow. I can’t believe the metaphor held. ?? #happysaturday #selfdiscipline #selfdevelopment #success #focus #noregrets
This is as simple as it gets. If you don’t believe in what you’re doing, if you can’t stand behind what you offer, then you need to go find something else. If, however, you do believe in what you’re bringing? Then, it’s your responsibility to bring it. It’s your responsibility to share it. It’s your…
Competition is swell. It allows quick thinking,creative problem-solving, and actions that lead to progress. However, that doesn’t mean we have to be anything other than kind and compassionate while we compete. You never know what opportunities and cool projects might arise if you connect with your competition.