During the past few years, a new story of creativity has emerged. But even the new story is incomplete. Let me be audacious enough to recount the old story, propose the new story, and to fill in what I think…
Story died in 1969. After a promising start beginning as a lad dancing around campfires and later accompanied by harp-toting bards and onto tragic and comic stages, Story gave shape and meaning to people around the globe.
“Some people are blessed by knowing exactly what it is their hearts desire, but are cursed by not knowing how to achieve it. Like King Lear, some stumble into a course of action precisely opposite to the one that would…
With our digi-mindsets and social media connections, it’s easy to focus on “big” visionaries across the U.S. and beyond for inspiration. People launching big enterprises and books and do-good projects that score headlines & funders & kudos. It’s easy to…
Holly – a delightful, rather brilliant and intuitive client. A writer with three books to her credit, she’s had trouble lately focusing on her own clients’ branding projects. No wonder. Her long-time marriage is dissolving. She’s packing and moving from…
Teaser: The Novelty Spurt is that burst of wondrous enthusiasm we feel for on a new project. The Novelty Spurt is comprised chiefly of three parts: Lightning Bolt, Energy Jolt, and Brick Wall. When the Lightning Bolt strikes, you or…
IT HAPPENS EVERY MARCH. A select group of creatives and creative professionals gathers in Taos, New Mexico, each committed to creative work that matters. Writers, artists, therapists, teachers, entrepreneurs, consultants, doctors, and others. They have books and stories to write,…
When it comes to starting a new creative-based career, there are two stories at work in our culture. We like to hear one of them but not the other. One: It’s never too late – even when in your forties,…
I’ve been imagining you in the middle of your quest. You’re rising every morning, fresh with possibility, and yet by mid-day, you’re fighting time to get things done or trying to tame your straying mind so you can be brilliant…
There’s a story I want to tell about purpose and calling that’s different from what we assume is true. We assume that people with callings “receive” them in certain ways. #1: As a young person, you know your singular desire…
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