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May 3, 2021

The Power of Presence

Hiding behind a nearby shelter, we took occasional breaks to escape the constantly driving wind. While enjoying the warmth of our hot chocolate, conversation turned to the size and beauty of the location and the sparkling blanket of the universe overhead. While our smallness was felt with the majestic terrain, the night sky totally dwindled us down to nothing!

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January 23, 2019

So You Want to Be a Film/TV Director?

We have all seen the names and faces of great Directors and their glittering sidewalk stars in Hollywood—names like Scorcese, Lucas, Cameron, Spielberg, (see also: 30 Best Directors Today), and…

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May 18, 2018

Tips for​ Finding Your Next Creative Role

As a creative, there is great value in building a close family of friends, allowing you to share in the joys and pains found in the film, television, and other…

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May 2, 2018

Pain – Getting Through It

Let’s face it, we ALL face trouble in our lives. As a creative or business owner, you will face challenges as you seek to succeed. Ways to get through pain…

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April 23, 2018

Creativity: Power to Unite

Welcome to week number seven in our study on creativity! Let’s review briefly in an effort to go forward… If you have begun to discover your individuality as a creator…

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April 20, 2018

Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers

I was recently contacted by a young person searching for advice as a writer looking for ways to grow as a writer into directing and producing in the film industry.  Since this is a somewhat common trend, I figured it’s time to post my reply to be of help for others on the filmmaker journey!

Here it is…

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April 10, 2018

How to Love Criticism

Wow! Adam Grant deals with criticism in the workplace in this popular Ted Talk with hedge fund mogul Ray Dalio of Bridgewater Associates, where criticism is not just appreciated, but…

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March 22, 2018

What Makes Up Emotional Intelligence?

Emotional Intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage both your own emotions and the emotions of those around you.

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April 25, 2017

Achieving Your Best as a Creative Professional

I find it interesting how we often set our sights on the accomplishments of others to serve as targets for our own personal goals. Recently, I was having a discussion with a budding screenplay writer who listed some names and awards of seasoned writers he wants to emulate, noting their resulting fame and fortune. In the discussion, the question arose as to what the appropriate goals for a creative professional should be. How does one actually achieve his or her best?

 

Honestly, I think that we often short ourselves by seeking to merely follow in the footsteps of others.

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February 22, 2017

How to Live out Grace, A Personal Illustration

As I was getting ready to work at my home office this morning I noticed that my son left an English paper home, and I texted him about it. Shortly thereafter, I received a call from him noting a sense of desperation to figure out a way to at least get some credit for completing his work. From past experience, there were negative ramifications for submitting a project late, and, like most any good parent would, I had to remind him a couple times already this school year that we must all submit to the consequences of our mistakes. Today, he was 15 minutes away from learning that painful lesson yet again.
Going against my normal instincts, my mind rang with an opportunity to

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Be a Light for Those Outside the CircleMay 8, 2021
The Power of PresenceMay 3, 2021
Finding Wonder after DarkApril 23, 2020
So You Want to Be a Film/TV Director?January 23, 2019
Tears in the rainJanuary 19, 2019

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