Inspiration
« Previous EntriesShakespeare, the Creative Entrepreneur
Monday, March 2nd, 2009In his blog The Shakespearean Guide to Entrepreneurship Mark McGuinnes outlines how William Shakespeare went from a hack for hire to a creative entrepreneur. It is a simple lesson all artists can emulate, providing a good framework for any person in a creative field. The lovely image of writer sitting by a window looking over [...]
The 4-Hour Workweek, or How I discovered I Am a Creative Vagabond
Thursday, December 11th, 2008Originally published in July 2007 The 4-Hour Workweek, Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich, by Timothy Ferriss is the hot, new thing to hit the marketplace. Ferriss has created an interesting vagabond lifestyle. This book is the practical side of the Secret phenomenon. It also reminded me of all the Napoleon Hill, [...]
Man on a rope
Sunday, December 7th, 2008Yesterday I was pleased to see Philippe Petit perform for the crowds at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine. He is wonderfully personable and fun just to watch. His Man on a Wire chronicles his feat of walking between the World Trade Towers. At 59, he may not walk between really tall buildings [...]
Step up…
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008“… step up, think bigger, be bolder, eliminate fear and competition, and attract money and opportunities.“ Ali Brown I was talking to someone about my life and how things were falling down around me. I mean it. Lost my job. Have health issues. There is this leak in my living room window. My favorite [...]
When the going gets tough, the tough get writing
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008If your bank account is anything like mine you may find yourself making different choices about your leisure activity. The two things I like to do when stressed: Buy and Eat. Buy to eat. Eat and then buy. Eating is my favorite. Shopping is not a pastime for me. However, when I am stressed I [...]