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“If you have to eat two frogs, eat the ugliest one first. This is another way of saying that if you have two important tasks before you, start with the biggest, hardest, and most important task first.” -Brian Tracy, book Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in LessContinue reading “Do What You Must”

“Change happens when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of change.” -Tony Robbins “It’s not that bad” might be a good mantra to help you get through the difficult times. But beware being stuck in that mindset for too long. One day you’ll look up and realize it never gotContinue reading “It’s Not That Bad”

Pain + Honest Reflection (ask what worked, what didn’t and why) = Progress Pain – Reflection = Pain.

“I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work, the more I live. I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no ‘brief candle’ to me. It is sort of a splendid torch which I have a hold of for the moment, and I want to makeContinue reading “Be Thoroughly Used Up”

You’ll never regret giving yourself an arbitrary deadline. Yes it’s hard to do. We want more time to get it “just right.” And who would ever voluntarily put their back against the wall?…But when all is said and done, you’ll be glad you did. On the other hand, you will regret not giving yourself one.Continue reading “No Deadline Regrets”

When asked to do something difficult or faced with a new challenge… The cocky person says “I got this.” And then does nothing other than relying on their self-perceived “talent” to come through. They usually don’t. The confident person says “I think I can do this.” And then works their tail off/acquires new skills/does whateverContinue reading “Be Confident. Not Cocky.”

“It seems to me that every step forward in my life has been one that brings me to a better understanding of this: that you do your thing every day the best that you can, and you approach any success at it with humility.” -Val Kilmer “Expose yourself to your deepest fear; after that, fearContinue reading “Val Kilmer: Home Movie Star”

Do the work. So that when the times comes. You can be free to drop the work. And just trust. And be.

“If you’re not feeling those butterflies, you’re not taking a big enough risk.” -Ray Manzarek A perfect mantra or tattoo or billboard or t-shirt would be: “No risk. No art.” And it actually is a t-shirt…The actor and director Fisher Stevens once made his own with the above quote and wore it constantly. To remindContinue reading “No Risk, No Art”

Unless you work in the theatre, you might be wondering what the heck is a dramaturg? This article and this one explain in detail. Basically it’s someone who provides valuable research and context to theatre (and opera-makers). They also help playwrights shape material similarly to how an editor helps writers. The best dramaturgs, editors, coaches,Continue reading “The Best Dramaturgs”