In creative work, there is a spectrum from “starving” to “sellout,” and somewhere in the middle is where most of us find ourselves. How do we make sense of this?
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You Don’t Need to Pivot; You Need to Discover Your True Work
The world is in crisis, and many people are telling you to do something new. But what if you didn’t have to do that? What if, instead of pivoting into new and exciting...
Everything Is a Performance: Michael Port on the Roles We Play
What role is being required of you when you feel like the thing that you offer the world isn’t even needed? In this week’s episode of The Portfolio Life, I...
Think You’re Doing This Quarantine Thing Terribly? I’ve Got You Beat (But There’s Still Hope)
Hello there from quarantine. You might be feeling some shame for being unproductive or lazy or depressed during this time of crisis and social distancing. Please allow...
It’s Time to Write That Book You’ve Always Wanted to Write
So you’re stuck at home, wondering what to do with your life right now. Share another meme on Instagram? Nope. It’s time to write that book you’ve always wanted to write.
Now is the Time to Give Away Your Greatest Gift
Is it an act of bravery to merely survive a crisis? Maybe. But if you have the potential to be remarkable, why wouldn’t you be? Now is the time to give your greatest g...