What Gives You Goosebumps?

We act out of duty or out of passion.

Sometimes we act out of duty and passion.

But passion always wins.

Always.

For creatives, we have to feed ourselves some daily goodness to replenish our levels of passion and creativity. I have a list of go-to things that always fills me up with passion, inspire me to action and ignite me to create.

Dancers

I’m a horrible dancer. Well, maybe not horrible, but you won’t see me auditioning for So You Think You Can Dance. Ever.

When I was doing musical theater for a living I knew I needed to brush up my dance skills to make sure I had a competative edge. Gotta get those gigs! So I signed up for a ballet class.

Ohmygoodness.

Here’s what I learned…

• I’m not a ballet dancer.
• I have a tremendous respect for ballet (and all dancers) after taking the class.
• Dancing involves every part of your mind, body and spirit.

If I ever need inspiration or to get a goosebump-buzz, I’ll go to a show with amazing dancing or watch someone who inspires me. Check out this video… if this doesn’t make you feel something, you’re already dead…

Unique. Passionate. Excellent.

Blogs

I get inspired by other people who are doing great work. People who take risks and live on the edge always inspire me to do the same.

Here’s a few of those people:

Jason Mundock: Jason is the founder of Wood Stove House which “creates and supports opportunities for performing artists and audiences to share positive creative experiences. We seek to achieve this mission through the production and promotion of performing arts events, our Around the Wood Stove podcast, and project management and marketing consulting services.” Thanks Jason! You inspire me to be a better creative!

Bryan Allain: Bryan’s work ethic is second to none. He’s been blogging consistently for ten years, has a top selling book on Amazon (affilate link) and just last year launched a blogging community called Killer Tribes (I’m a proud member). All this while being a great Dad to his kiddos and holding down a job he wasn’t 100% in love with. Read more about his journey here.

My Wife: What can’t this amazing woman do? She’s a writer, actor, heaven-sent singer and she’s built an incredible business called Sugared Beauty that is growing steadily every month. Not only do I love her–I’m inspired by her. Oh, and I just kissed her goodbye as she headed out the door to be interviewed on a morning news show. Yup, a news anchor was her customer and loved Sarah’s products so much, she wanted Sarah on the show! All around fantasticness!

Get inspred by these great people! Visit their sites and get the goosebump effect for yourself.

You

Yes, I’m insired by you.

I’m in awe of you folks who read this blog, who do great work and who inspire me and others to do the same.

I’m inspired by…

• Chad at Randomly Chad, who shares his thoughts and journey so honestly, I feel like I’ve met him, though I haven’t yet.
• Scott at In Due Season, who’s gone from tremendous debt to complete financial freedom. Now he helps others get free from the debt-prison.
• You.

You have something to offer that no one else can offer. Your creativity has value, purpose and fills a need for someone else.

Thanks for inspiring me!

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