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Yes, know the arc of the character you’re playing and the story you’re trying to tell. If for nothing else, information. However, under no circumstances whatsoever, should you “arc” your performance. We didn’t pay to watch you warm up, ease into it, modulate, pre-shape, know where you’re going, etc…Banish all thoughts such as “My characterContinue reading “Arc”

Watch this. It says everything. Just like the best bets are often the ones you don’t make, the best words are often the ones you don’t say.

You have your passion project. You’re on fire. Everything makes sense to you. Finally. You announce it to the world. And… …crickets. It’s a lot like this scene–which I love–from the movie Jerry Maguire. Just because it’s all so clear to you doesn’t mean it is to them. Your job as a producer is toContinue reading ““Who’s Coming With Me?””

80 – 90 percent of our stress. Wouldn’t you agree? Manage these two things extremely well and you’re freed up to make the art that lives inside you.

“Peace sells, but who’s buying?” -Megadeath You can have the greatest product, the most beautiful piece of art, the perfect solution, the exact right medicine, the answer to their prayers, etc…but if no one wants it, does it even matter? And even harder on the soul, especially for the artist, is the uncertainty.  For the onlyContinue reading “Who’s Buying?”

Our inspiring definition of art: “doing something that might not work in service of others.” Using this definition as our guidepost, we see that art isn’t only about making, it’s also about appreciating what others have made. Consider that when we appreciate, we risk two of our more valuable assets: our time and attention. WeContinue reading “The Art In Your Appreciation”

“How we do anything is how we do everything.” -Zen Buddhist Proverb “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is a habit, not an act.” -Aristotle “What we do every day matters more than what we do once in a while.” -Gretchen Rubin What did you actually do today for the thing(s) you say youContinue reading “Do.”

Is it luck or hard work that’s responsible for your success? It’s always both. And humility lies in acknowledging that.

Not comfortable with self promotion? That’s alright. Find someone you believe in.  Promote them.

A writer is always told to “find your voice.” It’s no different for a leader.  You must find your message. The writer only finds their voice by writing and writing and writing some more.  Until people are eager to read their words.   The same for a leader.  You only find your message by speaking it out loud.  Over andContinue reading “Find Your Message”