Martha Graham on making peace with self-doubt
Dancer Agnes de Mille recounts a conversation she had with the famed choreographer Martha Graham about self-doubt.
Lessons from a 19th century Japanese nun on becoming a creative force in the world
Born the daughter of a courtesan and a samurai, Itagaki Nobu was put up for adoption shortly after her birth. A lay priest who worked at Chionji Temple in Kyoto raised her and taught her martial arts and calligraphy. At the age of seven, Nobu was sent to serve the lord of Kameoka Castle. Fortunately, …
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From Dilettante to… Renaissance Soul!
Twenty-five years ago, I was a bright kid just finishing high school. My teachers were full of recommendations about what I should study in university. I should go into computers. I should study English. I should get a degree in physics. I was interested in all those things but nothing really grabbed me. So they …
Overcoming the terror of most people not liking your stuff
Not everyone is supposed to like what you do. Not even your mom. Hell, not even you half the time. If only 1% of people who cross paths with your work respond to it at all, you’ve got a hit on your hands.
3 Ways to Let Go of Negative Thoughts
When we have negative thoughts it’s hard to feel confident and have a high level of self-esteem. Here are a few steps that are very helpful to increase your self-esteem and happiness.
Profiles In Excellence…
Marilyn Scott-Waters
Friends know me as the world’s biggest 5 year old! So when I came across Marilyn Scott-Waters folding paper toy site at The Toymaker, I thought I was in heaven! Marilyn makes her unique creations available online for children all over the world. Last year, she published her first book of toys. Some of her designs are stunningly intricate, like …
A Conversation with Renoir
I’ve been hearing a lot about Michael Gerber recently. For those of you who aren’t familiar with him, he’s the author of The E-Myth and the newer E-Myth Revisited. His fans are fond of quoting phrases like “move out of your comfort zone” and “work on your business, not in your business”. His books contain a number of …
The Entrepreneur, the Virtuoso, and the Solopreneur!
Let’s take a look at three people and the paths they take after starting a one person business. Bonnie is an entrepreneur. She starts a one person business doing financial planning. She does well. She enjoys her work but finds that her real passion is for the business itself. Within two years, she has more business …
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