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Speaking of a regular “takeaway practice”, here’s a personal example re: VANYA… One of the greatest plays I’ve ever seen is…a film? Wait a second..Isn’t the whole point of theatre that you’re seeing something live and experiencing this “aliveness” with other people. Yes. But, the size of the venue matters greatly. If you see aContinue reading “VANYA: Takeaways”

Speaking of takeaways… Consider starting a regular “takeaway practice.” For any art you consume, immediately afterwards, without reading any external reviews, write down at least three takeaways from it. These can be good or bad as you didn’t necessarily have to like the art. (It might be good to keep a notebook or “art journal”,Continue reading “The “Takeaway Practice””

“The most effective way to do it, is to do it.” -Amelia Earhart “A goal is a dream with a deadline.” -Napoleon Hill “It took me a long time to figure out that I needed deadlines. Deadlines were the difference between a dream and something that you complete. And what happens with deadlines is thatContinue reading “Deadlines: Three Reasons”

“What separates the elite performers from everyone else? Not perfection, but consistency. This is why the most important thing is not to prevent mistakes altogether, but to avoid making a mistake twice in a row. Errors are part of the process, but they shouldn’t become part of the pattern. One mistake is just an outlier. TwoContinue reading “Nunc Coepi”

“The only kind of writing is rewriting.” -Ernest Hemingway, A Moveable Feast Writing every day doesn’t make writing any easier. Like any creative act, it will always be hard and messy, especially at the beginning. But by doing it every day, you no longer fool yourself into thinking it should be any different. You acceptContinue reading “Everyday ReWriting”

“The effect of change in surroundings is like that of a lapse of time in making the past seem remote. With a tear for the dark past, turn we then to the dazzling future, and, veiling our eyes, press forward. The long and weary winter of the race is ended.” -novel, Looking Backward by EdwardContinue reading “Just Looking”

“What we have done for ourselves dies with us, what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.” -Albert Pike Heroes sometimes get recognized for their heroic acts while they’re alive and with us. But more often than not (much like many great artists), their heroism is not fully recognized andContinue reading “Unsung”

“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” -Heraclitus Who, who, who, who?Who are you?Who, who, who, who?Who are you?Who, who, who, who?Who are you?Who, who, who, who? -song “Who Are You?” by The Who The you of today. Is not theContinue reading “The You Of Today”

Most people talk a great game. Some actually play the game. Few play the game consistently and at a high level. If you’re working in a collaborative medium, align yourself with the few.

The more specific the ask, the more likely you are to get the help you seek. Do your research ahead of time and drill down to exactly what you need and how and why they best can help. (Keep in mind that just like you, everyone’s extremely busy and working on things that they’re equallyContinue reading “Help Them Help You”