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“I think the best stories always end up being about the people rather than the event, which is to say character-driven.” -Stephen King, book On Writing “The first step to consider is who your characters are going to be. For many people setting out to write for the first time, this might feel counterintuitive. AfterContinue reading “On Character”

“Creativity is a function of all the previous work you put in.” – Robert Greene “When you sit down to create something…what you create is a culmination of everything you’ve seen and done previous to that point.” – Tinker Hatfield Hat tip to my good buddy and follower of this blog, Joe, for sending meContinue reading “Lagging Indicator”

For the actor, director, designer or anyone working on a production… The Alpha question to ask yourself in pre-production or during rehearsals: “How best do I tell THIS story?” The Omega question to ask yourself during the run of a show or after you’ve released your art to the public: “Did I do my bestContinue reading “The Alpha And Omega Questions”

“There is a deep relationship between the inner revolution of prayer and the transformation of social structures and social consciousness. Our hope lies in the fact that meditation is going to change the society that we live in, just as it has changed us.” Richard Rohr “Perhaps the biggest tragedy of our lives is thatContinue reading ““I See You Mara””

default setting: (noun) (1) a setting that is automatically given to a software application, computer program or device (2) the way in which someone normally behaves and reacts What’s your default state? (Or default setting.) For many, it’s fear or pessimism.  Some of that’s wiring. As not so long ago (about 10,000 years), being devouredContinue reading “Default State”

Wanting to do some good, but not sure where to start? Here’s something… Think of a person or organization you care about. Get out a pen and paper. Write them a note of gratitude. Mail your note. That seemingly small gesture has tremendous impact. P.S. – While a text or email technically communicates your message,Continue reading “Thank You Note”

“We need very strong ears to hear ourselves judged frankly, and because there are few who can endure frank criticism without being stung by it, those who venture to criticize us perform a remarkable act of friendship, for to undertake to wound or offend a man for his own good is to have a healthyContinue reading “To Criticize”

“People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things.” -Edmund Hillary When you aim to do something special or extraordinary, you never have to worry if there’s a market or audience for your work. Rest assured, there is. There always will be.

The only way to know if you’re “there yet” is to DO something. Whatever you’re thinking about (writing that script, starting that business, making that change, etc.)…DO it. Once it’s done, then you can evaluate its merits. Whether it lived up to the initial idea. See if you need to iterate. Otherwise, it will allContinue reading “Noise In Your Head”

“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” -Lao-Tzu “All great spirituality teaches about letting go of what you don’t need and who you are not. Then, when you can get little enough and naked enough and poor enough, you’ll find that the little place where you really areContinue reading “Let Go”