Archive for June, 2009:
Money where (their) mouth is
If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! These posts will give you a better idea about what this site is about. Start here, then go here, and here, and then here. Many people cite “word of mouth” as the main way they get business. This magical, mystical promotional strategy seems to bring in sales with little or no effort. People just contact...
Creativity can (and should!) be nurtured
The creative process comprises four basic steps. (1) Doodling. Here you play around with ideas, collect material, and generally putter around without any real focus. When “doodling,” many people feel guilty that nothing “real” is getting done. They confuse this crucial step with wasting time. It’s not. Give yourself permission to “play” because out of the play...
Find a path to your creative, artistic life
Many creative people do too many things at one time. It’s a plague. But I also it’s the side-effect of the creative spirit — helpful when you require the muse and destructive because you never finish anything (or burn out trying). Here’s a suggestion. Divide your creative life into four distinct parts. Make sure you pursue these four paths with confidence and passion. Set specific...
