“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 for lacing up [...]
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 [...]
“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 lost. The world will not have it. It is not [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
