I was about to burn a bridge the other day. Fortunately my wife reminded me that I don’t do that. But I was pretty annoyed with something someone did. A guy emailed me to write for Sunday| Magazine. I normally don’t find writers from them approaching me, but I figured it was worth a try.…
I woke up this morning to two “no’s” in my email. They were from who were either unable to help me or didn’t want to help me. I got very discouraged and I dreaded the day. I was bummed. Finally, I shook myself out of it. No’s can be very discouraging. Even the possibility of…
Too many artists (and even regular people) beat themselves up thinking they need to be like those around them. Maybe they have less skill, less charisma, less outward beauty, less money…whatever. It’s an easy trap to fall into – comparing yourself to others. But it’s foolish to do that. We need to stop comparing ourselves to…
I had a friend approach me with a great job opportunity. “Do you know a guy?” I did, actually. Right off the top of my head I knew of the perfect candidate. “Here, check out his work,” I said. “Oh. This guy? Ya, I won’t be interviewing him. I met him a couple years ago…
Want to hear something ridiculous? The Olive Garden intentionally overcooks their pasta. They intentionally stay away from food that pushes the envelope. They rename traditional Italian ingredients to Americanize them. It’s safe to say the Olive Garden is butchering Italian food. And why? They do this to please their customers. Now it’s somewhat admirable…a restaurant…
My least favorite part about working at a church was working with people. I’m not going to lie. If I had had my way, I would have done everything by myself – sound, lighting, video, everything. It’s not that I don’t like people. No, I love people. But it’s hard having to rely on others…
I’ve been mulling over an idea in my mind for about a year. It’s a complex concept blending quantum physics, theology, and creativity into a single theory. It’s all there in my head and on paper, but I haven’t really released the concept yet. It’s just too complicated for folks to grab hold of without…
In honor of everyone’s favorite holiday celebrating death and fear, I thought I’d share some of my personal fears. My goal is not that you would make fun of me, but rather that we would see we’re all desperately insecure artists. Fear 1: That real experts will find out I’m a fraud and call me…
I was at a party the other night. There were a bunch of people, and I didn’t know a single one of them. It was uncomfortable. I was standing around, alone, holding a mediocre cup of coffee in my hand – and feeling very awkward. But I fought the inner voice that said, “I’m never…
Imagine attending an elaborate party. The room’s filled with foreign dignitaries and celebrities. Now imagine a Navy Seal shows up – especially one that’s just come back from a battle. Mr. Navy Seal walks into the shindig and immediately sizes it up. He’s scanning the room to identify potential weapons and escape routes. He’s already…