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Climb Up The Rock from NeilsPhotography “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.” –Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Smart advice from our German friend. In a world awash in data, tutorials, classes, seminars, conferences, and other chances to learn about things instead of actually doing them, there is something to be said . . . → Read More: Forward Progress How do you become a filmmaker, writer, artist, etc.? Grab a camera, notebook, paint brush, etc. and get started. While Tarantino and Rodriguez are great role models for creating content their own way and staying true to their unique voices, I LOVE the beginning of the video where Sam Raimi talks about DOING something related to making . . . → Read More: Advice on the Creative Process from Sam Raimi, Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, and Guillermo del Toro Bull Durham Movie Poster Martha Graham by Yousuf Karsh, 1948 “There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique, and if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium; and be . . . → Read More: Martha Graham and Crash Davis Remind Us to Just Get the Work Done Barry Schwartz is awesome. He urges all of us to “celebrate moral exemplars.” Who is a moral hero that inspires you? I could say Gandhi, Einstein or Nelson Mandela are moral heroes (and they are). But they are easy choices. Here’s one you may not have heard of: J.P. Hayes. Hayes is a golfer who won a chance . . . → Read More: TEDTalk – Barry Schwartz Reminds Us To Have Moral Heroes Contrary to the advice from the Schoolhouse Rock! gang (see below), just get rid of as many pronouns as you can and you will immediately improve the effectiveness of your emails. Human communication is made up of three components: nonverbal, tone of voice and word choice. Email strips out the first two pieces, leaving your word choice . . . → Read More: How to Write Better Emails |
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