I'm a big fan of permission. In a world full of noisy self-promotion, the best way to get attention and keep it is by building trust. Make promises and deliver; and … [Read more...] about The Permission to Be Yourself
Archives for October 2013
How to Find Clarity & Confidence as a Writer
Editor's note: This is a guest post by Gary Korisko. You can download a free copy of his eBook, How to Influence All the Right People, a guide to breaking away from the … [Read more...] about How to Find Clarity & Confidence as a Writer
The Tug-of-War Battle Between Adventure & Commitment
Who doesn't want to live an adventure? It's been the subject of many a new book and blog recently, but is adventure really all it's cracked up to be? Where does the role … [Read more...] about The Tug-of-War Battle Between Adventure & Commitment
Three Ways to Avoid Mediocrity in Art and Work
Editor's note: This is a guest post from Todd Henry, the author of Die Empty and The Accidental Creative. He writes at toddhenry.com and accidentalcreative.com. In his … [Read more...] about Three Ways to Avoid Mediocrity in Art and Work
Celebrating Unsung Heroes
Our culture understands heroes. Kind of. We invented the cowboy. And the action movie. We spread stories of sports icons through advertising and marketing, challenging … [Read more...] about Celebrating Unsung Heroes
How to Be a Champ Like Michael Phelps
Last year, Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps announced he was done competing. Having set the all-time record for most medals won in a single Olympics, it wasn't a bad place … [Read more...] about How to Be a Champ Like Michael Phelps