I used to be a passion basher. +I scoffed passionate creatives. +I smirked at artists I deemed pretentious. +I sneered at anyone who was zealous. Why? Because I was uncomfortable with their level of commitment and passion. Because I was jealous of their tenacity. Because I didn’t understand them and, consequently, was afraid of them. Basher to… Continue reading Passion Basher
Category: creativity
The Wisdom in Being Foolish
What do explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs, and investors have in common with artists? They’re fear-free, inspirational risk takers. Chances are, if we aren’t taking risks in our creative work, we’re being held captive by the fear of looking foolish. Foolish is Smart Picasso and Monet: though many said their paintings were garbage, they’re now regarded as premier… Continue reading The Wisdom in Being Foolish
How to Enjoy Your Day Job
I’m an artist. I love creating. I love those who create. I love the whole vibe from creative people. This past weekend I got to do 24 Hour Plays, where a play is cast, written and performed all the course of 24 hours. Awesome and challenging. It was such a thrill to experience that creativity… Continue reading How to Enjoy Your Day Job
6 Reasons You Don’t Blog
1. The “I don’t have the time.” No one does. Seth Godin doesn’t have time either, but he blogs consistently. The “I don’t have the time” should be “I won’t make the time.” Pull a Nike and just do it. 2. The “I don’t know what I’d say.” You’re passionate about something. Food. Crayfish. Not talking.… Continue reading 6 Reasons You Don’t Blog
Your Creative Work: Sell Without Selling Out
Everyone sells something to someone each and every day. Moms and Dads sell to their kids. “If you finish your peas you’ll get to watch the Happy Squirrel show.” Kids sell to their parents. “But I neeeeed this! I want it! Can I have it?” Spouses sell to eachother. “Honey, we really need a bigger/smaller/older/newer house. It’s time.”… Continue reading Your Creative Work: Sell Without Selling Out
Go On A Journey with Eastbound Sailing: 14 Things I Loved
We all love a journey. We don’t all love a ‘process.’ The ‘are we there yet’ syndrome sometimes overtakes me from the backseat of my life, robbing me of present joys, wonders and explorations. Luckily, there’s help… In his first novel, author and editor (and a great friend of mine) Todd Foley invites you to process the… Continue reading Go On A Journey with Eastbound Sailing: 14 Things I Loved
CCC (Creative Caption Contest) to Win an Amazon Gift Card
Yup, this recently happened at an airport. This dude was snoring so loudly I thought it only appropriate to snag his picture, post it on Instagram and now on my blog. Write a creative caption in the comments below to win! What do I win? An Amazon gift card e-mailed to you. How much is… Continue reading CCC (Creative Caption Contest) to Win an Amazon Gift Card
The Recipe for Creating Interesting Characters
A dash of happiness and joy blended with a half-cup of artsy-fartsy melancholy… An insatiable urge to create something new kneaded into the dough of apathy and procrastination… A hunger for sharing and creating beautiful art with the world chopped up and sprinkled into a hermit-esque lifestyle… Happy/sad + Hungry/full + Content/restless = An Interesting Artist Artists are a… Continue reading The Recipe for Creating Interesting Characters
Your New Script
Old Script… I don’t have the the time… I never finish… I always fail… New Script… I now create space, time and energy for my creativity. I now set a goal to complete my creative… Continue reading Your New Script
Frustration to Creation in Three Steps
My wife and I were listening that “not-gonna-write-you-a-love-song” catchy tune the other day on the radio. You know it right? If not, here it is… Wanting to know the song’s meaning, I did a little digging about why and how Sara Bareilles came up with they lyrics to “Love Song.” Here’s what she said: “[referring to her… Continue reading Frustration to Creation in Three Steps