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“If the mind is disciplined, the heart turns quickly from fear to love.” -John Cage “Stillness is what aims the archer’s arrow. It inspires new ideas. It sharpens perspective and illuminates connections. It slows the ball down so that we might hit it. It generates a vision, helps us resist the passions of the mob,Continue reading “Hey Stillap!”

“A person’s success in life can usually be measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations he or she is willing to have.” -Tim Ferriss “I say this is how we must act. I do those things which seem correct to me today. I trust myself. And if security concerns me, I do that which today I think will makeContinue reading “Uncomfortable Conversations”

First I read this blog post from Seth Godin. Then a couple days later, I came across this NYT article about Jason M. Allen (headline: “An A.I.-Generated Picture Won an Art Prize. Artists Aren’t Happy”) who took first prize with a picture completely generated by A.I. (image above). The last paragraph/quote from Mr. Allen isContinue reading “An A.I. Wake Up Call?”

No one will value you higher than you value yourself. And nothing is more valuable that your time and attention. What’s one hour of your time worth? Chances are it’s much, much higher than you think. Knowing that, be intentional with how you spend every minute, every hour and every day. Including your time off.

“It is better to pick the wrong priority that none at all.” -Peter Drucker “The majority of what you want will come from the minority of what you do.” -Gary Keller “Remember that if you don’t prioritize your life someone else will.” – Greg Mckeown, book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit Of Less What’s the storyContinue reading “(What’s the PRIORITY) Morning Glory?”

“If you get a chance to act in a room that somebody else has paid rent for, then you’re given a free chance to practice your craft.” -Philipp Seymour Hoffman “I had this cognition that I realized I was going into auditions, trying to get a job. And that simply wasn’t what I was supposedContinue reading “Practicing Your Craft”

“Attention is the most basic form of love.” -Tara Brach “So attention must be paid…Attention, attention must finally be paid to such a person.” -Linda Loman in Arthur Miller’s Death Of A Salesman “True humility Is not thinking less of yourself. It’s thinking of yourself less. -C.S. Lewis In life’s conversations and when on stage, payContinue reading “Pay Attention”

“Be regular and orderly in your life, so that you may be violent and original in your work.” -Gustave Flaubert Another report card-themed post… We’re all trying to be “A” students in life. We do our very best to follow the rules. And for the most part, that’s a good thing. But in our art,Continue reading “I Got An “F” In Art”

The writer/director Kenneth Lonergan (You Can Count On Me, Margaret, Manchester By The Sea) has said that when making a film, he’s thrilled if he gets 80-90% of what he originally envisioned in his head. As a director (film and theatre included), you must do everything you can to create the conditions for an “A”Continue reading “B+”

“A dream is just a goal without a deadline.” -Robert Herjavec If you really want to achieve that goal, start thinking like a producer. Turn the goal into a project. Ask yourself questions like…How much will it cost? What’s the overall timeline? What are the key milestones? Who do I need to help me achieveContinue reading “Produce The Dream”