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?
Inspiration
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...
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...
This Is About More Than Toilet Paper: Some Thoughts on the Coronavirus
“What did you do with this crisis?” This may be what our children ask us about this time. And as you’ll see, a crisis is an opportunity to create something new.
Instead of Setting Goals, Tell a New Story
When it comes to achieving goals, many of us may be thinking about them the wrong way.
What Those Winter Blues Can Teach You About True Happiness
All good stories involve dying. The often-literal death of a mentor almost inevitable requires the hero to grow and move on in his journey. But there is also the shedd...