Podcast Of The Week: Habits And Vulnerability (James Clear w/ Brene Brown)

Hey! On Saturday’s I highlight a podcast about being a creative professional. Sometimes it’s direct, sometimes it’s indirect, but it’s always entertaining and educational. Check these out and send anything good you’ve heard lately my way! The best podcasts allow us to be a fly on the wall for a conversation we’re so lucky was … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: Habits And Vulnerability (James Clear w/ Brene Brown)

Raise Ambitions, Lower Expectations

It’s good life advice and better business advice.* Via James Clear, Raise your ambitions. Lower your expectations. The higher your ambitions, the bolder your actions. The lower your expectations, the greater your satisfaction. Achieve more and be happy along the way. *on the business advice “why would I lower my expectations” question you’re inevitably asking: … Continue reading Raise Ambitions, Lower Expectations

Mental Toughness Is More Than Determination And Persistence

James Clear’s take on “mental toughness” is simple.  You are tough when your mood is not dependent on your conditions. Stressful day at work but you can chill after? Tough.  Hard talk with a family member but feel at peace about speaking your mind? Tough.  Massive challenge in front of you that you’re not sure … Continue reading Mental Toughness Is More Than Determination And Persistence

Always Be (At Least A Little) Different

Don’t copy. Or, in 1986 speak, don’t be a biter.* Seymore Cray, the electrical engineer often credited with the investigation of the supercomputing industry had this to say about always (ALWAYS) doing things just a bit differently. It applies to whatever work you are doing. One of my guiding principles is don’t do anything that … Continue reading Always Be (At Least A Little) Different