Independence Day

“So say goodbye it’s Independence Day. It’s Independence Day. All down the line. Just say goodbye it’s Independence Day. It’s Independence Day this time.” –Bruce Springsteen, Independence Day  We just celebrated America’s Independence Day. A group of people were so fed up with existing conditions coupled with their dreams of a better life, a betterContinue reading “Independence Day”

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The Idea Is Just One Step

The writer and serial entrepreneur James Altucher advises writing down at least 10 ideas a day. It’s a good practice for all kinds of reasons. Namely, it fires up our imagination, forces us to think creatively, and can be a first step towards unlocking our passion project. A good producer however, knows that the ideaContinue reading “The Idea Is Just One Step”

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The Quarter Commitment

We can divide a calendar into four quarters. The first quarter ends on March 31st.. The second on June 30th. The third on September 30th. The fourth on December 31st. Today is June 30th, the end of the second quarter. Tomorrow, July 1, marks the beginning of the third quarter. Is there a goal orContinue reading “The Quarter Commitment”

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Nobody Cares How Hard You Worked

“Nobody Cares. Work Harder.” -Jocko Willink It’s fashionable today, especially in our social media age, for people to signal how hard they’re working. Athletes constantly post their workout videos (#thegrind). Entrepreneurs post pics of themselves staying late in the office (#thehustle). Actors loooove to talk about how much research they spent preparing for a role.Continue reading “Nobody Cares How Hard You Worked”

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They Said “No.” Now What?

In a prior post, I discussed asking for the rights to material. What happens when your ask is met with a “No”? First, take a deep breath. Let out any frustration you may feel. When you’ve sufficiently processed, remind yourself that you’re not surprised by this response. The rights to good material, especially if it’sContinue reading “They Said “No.” Now What?”

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