Did you see that guy who walked across the Grand Canyon on a tightrope? As I was watching the video I thought… He’s crazy. He’s passionate. He’s an inspiration. Isn’t that who we are as creatives? We go out on the limb that’s far too slender to hold our weight because that’s where the fruit… Continue reading No Net
Category: ideation
Several Reasons Why You May Not Want to Cut the Cable Cord
[box options] Today’s post is from a great college friend of mine, Jeremy Doan. After Jeremy read 14 Reasons This Artist Doesn’t Need Cable TV, he and I had a stimulating Twitter conversation resulting in me asking if he’d share his thoughts with you. And I’m so very glad he did. Enjoy… Jeremy’s bio: “I… Continue reading Several Reasons Why You May Not Want to Cut the Cable Cord
Humor is Creativity
My wife Sarah and I are featured in the April issue of Courageous Creativity! An intro from the editors: “Have you ever considered that humor is essentially creativity? Check out stories and insights from TED speaker Hannah Brencher, renowned artist Chad Crowe, comedic writer and improv artist Lisa Warsinske, Indian classical vocalist Srivani Jade, multi-entrepreneurial duo Andrew and Sarah Zahn,… Continue reading Humor is Creativity
Childish vs Childlike
When doing creative projects… Childish: “no one ever helps me. Why doesn’t anyone want my dreams to come true.” Childlike: “this could be a fun adventure. I hope I make a bunch of mistakes that’ll help me learn and make me a better artist.” When you have to work a day job to fund your… Continue reading Childish vs Childlike
The Dichotomy of Focus
As creatives, we’re tasked with the privilege of seeing our creative projects evolve in three basic stages: getting the initial idea, implementing the idea into our medium and then producing the finished work. Along this path is the dichotomy of focus. We must be open to change, but not get too distracted. We embrace playfulness, yet need… Continue reading The Dichotomy of Focus
6.5 Ideas For You to Steal
Steal these ideas…consider them yours. But before I share these multi-million dollar (or these “fall-flat-on-your-face-and-don’t-tell-anyone-you-got-the-idea-from-me”) ideas, here’s why I’m sharing… I have a list of too many and by sharing them, I’ve narrowed down my list. So thank you. I need to see if I’ve done anything on my ‘ideas’ list. Sharing is better than hoarding.… Continue reading 6.5 Ideas For You to Steal
17 Ways to Inspire Creativity
1. Do something that scares you…like making pasta from scratch. 2. Visit The Creativity Post. I love this blog. 3. Give away something you made…that you normally don’t give away. 4. Charge for something you normally give away. 5. Read an inspiring book. Here’s a list of my favorites.
The Elusive Idea
I had a brilliant idea for a blog post. For this blog post actually. It was an idea that had a nice edge to it, an engaging hook in it and a wonderful overall feel. This post could’ve turned into a novel. It’s appeal would’ve been worldwide. It’s potential would translate well onto the silver screen.… Continue reading The Elusive Idea
When You Don’t Feel Creative
Confession: I haven’t felt creative this week. +Perhaps it’s because I was on an awesome vacation last week and am back at my (very good, but not always inspiring) day job this week. +Perhaps it’s because I’ve got a cold. +Perhaps it’s because I haven’t exercised enough. +Perhaps it’s because fill in the… Continue reading When You Don’t Feel Creative
Ideas Are Like Dreams, Unless…
Taking Mr. Sinek’s advice, here are some of the creative projects I’m working on… The “Ten Commandments for Creatives” is coming along nicely. See that little book over in the right hand corner of the sidebar? Yup! (click here if you want free previews of the book as they’re available) Filming a project at my day… Continue reading Ideas Are Like Dreams, Unless…