In what is now known as the House Divided Speech, Abraham Lincoln stated that, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Although he was referring to the conflict surrounding slavery in the United States at that time, I think his statement holds true today in our personal and creative lives. Think of yourself as a…
Continue reading →In my younger—and more flexible—teenage years, I enjoyed participating in the martial arts. One Saturday morning I found myself on the dojo floor awaiting my turn in the sparring circle. I sat mesmerized as I watched a scrappy, five-foot-tall, hundred pound, Hispanic, green belt named Jesse stand toe-to-toe with one of the senior black belts….
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Recently, an acquaintance posted an inspirational meme on social media. The quote—of which many are quite familiar—said, “Someday is not a day of the week.” And the meaning is clear: quit putting off those things you claim are important to you. But in a brilliant reframe, personal and business coach Steve Hardison replied to the…
Continue reading →The greatest gift we can ever give to another person is a piece of our selves. This gift can take many forms, including our time, our talents, our ideas, or even our resources. As I grow older, I find myself concerned with my own affairs less and less. My urge for consumption—particularly material possessions—has decreased…
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A common trait among creatives and would-be entrepreneurs is a feeling of unworthiness. We look at our sketches or novel outline or business idea and think, “What’s the point. I can’t make a difference. It’s all been done before.” We think we have nothing worth saying or at the very least nothing new to add…
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