Steven Pressfied started trying to be a writer in his 20s. He wasn’t officially published and calling writing his career until he was in his 50s. While on his journey, he spent some time living in a rented house with no water or windows, and cooking his dinner over a fire he’d make outback every … Continue reading The Redheaded Cat Role Model
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All Fear And No Creativity Makes Work Dull
A classic Dave Trott-ism on how people who are afraid to be interesting, working for companies who are afraid to take risks, makes for incredibly dull work. This one hits home for me right now in a big way. And not just because the fear of (finally) doing creative work in public is very, very … Continue reading All Fear And No Creativity Makes Work Dull
The 4 People Every Creator Must Be
Austin Kleon shared a clip from a Susan Sontag journal about how “The Writer Must Be 4 People.” These don’t just apply to writers, they apply to all creators (and forward-looking business people, and humble leaders, and great coaches, and etc.). The writer must be four people: 1) The nut, the obsédé 2) The moron … Continue reading The 4 People Every Creator Must Be
Born In The USA (Song Twins Edition)
Bruce Springsteen’s first take on “Born In The USA” was dark. Despairingly dark. It was a folk song (check out the demo from the Nebraska sessions) and leaned heavy on the blues of being born in the USA. Somewhere along his journey, Bruce codified what makes him Bruce, and put the blues in the verses, … Continue reading Born In The USA (Song Twins Edition)
Podcast Of The Week: Retiring Philly Radio Legend Angelo Cataldi
Philly sports radio personality Angelo Cataldi is retiring from WIP at the age of 71. He’s been hosting sports talk radio since before sports talk radio was a thing. His Rhode Island accent combined with his upper-deck at the Vet attitude made him a local legend. Bryan Curtis had him on The Press Box to … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: Retiring Philly Radio Legend Angelo Cataldi
5 Unusual Questions To Have A Career Worth Loving (Via Josh Spector)
Josh Spector shared a list of 5 unusual questions that have lead him to a career he loves. They’re so good I’m summarizing them here too. Ask and answer these honestly. I’ll add a few notes at the bottom particular to my side hustlers, work for my self’ers, and team leaders. How do you feel … Continue reading 5 Unusual Questions To Have A Career Worth Loving (Via Josh Spector)
3 Questions To Hone An Entrepreneur’s Mindset
My friend Scott asked what percentage of the population recognizes how crisis creates opportunities on an intellectual level, and then what percentage of that population is willing to take advantage of it? How many people truly have the entrepreneur’s mindset? I don't know the answer. I do know one of my favorite parts about emailing … Continue reading 3 Questions To Hone An Entrepreneur’s Mindset