The “don’t wanna” is strong in me today. I’m distracted by every little thing, every muscle twitch, the silent house, the lyrics of music, noises outside my home, Facebook, the television, everything except the nearly completed manuscript, the blog post due tomorrow, and finishing the cutting in paint job that will lead to completion of… Continue reading Build Your Focus Enhancing Toolbox
Category: Inspiration and Motivation
Inspiration is everywhere, if you look. This is a selection of people, places, events, art, and music that motivate and inspire me. I hope you’ll feel the same.
A Woman Ahead of Her Time
She was a woman ahead of her time, an author, a songwriter, a social justice advocate, an advocate for her culture, and the last and only Queen of Hawaii.
The Pervasive Myth of the Creativity Cliff
Many people firmly believe you will have your best creative early on. After that, your creativity drops like an anvil off a cliff.
The Goldilocks Solution to Too Much or Too Little Feedback
Too much or too little feedback can be harmful. You can manage feedback so that, like Goldilocks, you find the “just right” solution to your feedback needs.
Do You Know Diva and Swords Woman Extraordinaire, La Maupin?
Pride Month continues to be recognized with this woman of history. Opera singer, Fencing duelist, and bisexual, La Maupin lived a bold if short life.