If you really think about it all we really have is just one thing to do. But somehow we like to create drama and stress with the thought(s) that we are “overwhelmed,” “swamped” and “crazy busy” Now you can take the stance of being a victim of circumstances. That it’s not really you at fault... Read more »

Want to try a fun experiment? Try being unreasonable once a day. That is, try asking for something unreasonable. Something you previously considered too “outrageous” to ask for before. This will really stretch your boundaries as to what is possible. Now the interesting thing is that the thing you are requesting might only be unreasonable... Read more »

This video above is not specifically art-related but it has a fundamental and powerful message by Apple founder, Steve Jobs, and that is to follow your heart – no matter what. He tells 3 stories from his amazing life. That’s it. But they are very powerful, compelling and well worth your time to listen (it... Read more »

Creativity is such a huge subject but I wanted to take a stab at one issue that I think might be helpful for artists and creatives (at least something to think about) There is such a prevalent myth out there that’s it’s good to be more creative. Now this can be a snake pit, bear... Read more »

I wanted to talk today about how we can use measurement via business metrics to get the results we are looking for. Measurement, tracking, numbers – even music and poetry, have a type of mathematical beauty. Bertrand Russell expressed his sense of mathematical beauty in these words: “Mathematics, rightly viewed, possesses not only truth, but... Read more »

From time to time I have decided that I am going to share some cool resources that I use or find particularly compelling not only because I am a bit of a “techie” but also love sharing these finds with others. So if you DO find these tips/resources valuable to your art/creative/photo business I would... Read more »

I have been a Springsteen fan since I was a teenager in the 70′s and I guess for a lot of reasons – the lyrics, the ideas, the emotion, the hope, and mostly, of course, the music. And, I remember his seminal album, “Born to Run”, like it was yesterday. I think when it came... Read more »