You Aren’t a Tool

You aren’t a tool. You’re an artist. Stop letting your tools define what you create. I meet too many artists, geeks, and storytellers that whine about their lack of quality gear and technology. “If I only had ________  my art would be so much better.” When you start thinking like that you turn your work…

How to Cheat at Life

I was thinking back to my college years yesterday. I was remembering how well I did in all my classes, even though I didn’t study quite as much as I should have. You see, I had a technique for cheating. Well, it’s unfair to call it cheating. It’s more about understanding how the world works…

The Anatomy of a Hater

I’ve begun systematically removing the haters from my life. That means unfollowing, unfriending, disassociating…person after person. I have no time for negativity in my life. But that doesn’t mean I cut out everyone who provides good critiques and wise counsel. Those things are vital. I need those people in my life. But the hater –…

Deep Thoughts

Video Blogging: Yesterday I tried to record a video blog since I didn’t have time to write. I looked both nervous and pretentious. I still want to make it happen…but I’m not liking how it’s turning out. I don’t know how to fix that. Communicating with a Following: I run into this dilemma. My committed following…

Risk Clears the Way

The riskier the project is, the more chance you have at success. Follow me. Imagine you want to invent a new product. Now imagine that product is guaranteed to be a success. As soon as your peers and other onlookers hear you’re inventing this particular product, they’re going to jump into the game and create…