Happiness

Forward Progress

by Peter on July 10, 2010

in Artists, Clarity, Confidence, Effectiveness, Happiness, Thesis

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 for lacing up your boots and starting up the hill.

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The Key to Marketing Success: Testing (Maybe the Free Waffles Work)

July 7, 2010
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I spent U.S. Independence Day weekend in the Colorado mountain town of Frisco. My agenda included fireworks, grilling and Odell’s 90 Shilling. A fun time was had by all. Before we left, we decided to drive around and explore the town. The yellow banner on the Ramada Inn caught my attention because of the inclusion [...]

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Gary Vaynerchuk’s Secret to Social Media Success: Work Your A$$ Off

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I’ve found that when businesses think about getting started in social media, a lot of time is spent debating and planning strategy. Are we trying to build brand recognition? Is Twitter going to be a new customer service channel? Is the content for the Facebook page going to be strictly business or should we mix [...]

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Advice on the Creative Process from Sam Raimi, Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, and Guillermo del Toro

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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 [...]

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Martha Graham and Crash Davis Remind Us to Just Get the Work Done

June 23, 2009

“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 [...]

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Great Social Media Advice from the Food Network

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This commercial on Food Network is pitching the newest season of The Next Food Network Star. As our pal Bobby Flay walks toward the elevator, various people (I’m assuming they’re contestants) hold up different signs describing qualities they possess that will make them the next superstar TV chef. All of the traits that go into [...]

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TEDTalk – Barry Schwartz Reminds Us To Have Moral Heroes

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How Starbucks Reminded Me What Social Media is All About

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TEDTalk – Sir Ken Robinson on School and Creativity

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