Real Artists Work

I’m always inspired by being around artists that challenge and stretch me and since I’ve given up being a passion basher, I see people differently, places differently and my fellow creatives differently. This past weekend my wife and I headed to the city for artistic inspiration: New York City. My takeaway from our getaway: real artists… Continue reading Real Artists Work

Passion Basher

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

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

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

Social Media Zombie?

Facebook. Instagram. Twitter. Pinterest. There’s a lot of social media out there…and I like to consume and get ideas from all of them. This infographic from Confused.com is hilarious–and true. I might be (happily) guilty of one of these…

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