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, …
Lessons from a 19th century Japanese nun on becoming a creative force in the world Read More »
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 …
Dancer Agnes de Mille recounts a conversation she had with the famed choreographer Martha Graham about self-doubt.
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Entrepreneur, the Virtuoso, and the Solopreneur! Read More »
