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How I Survived A Recent Bout Of Depression
I have been dealing with depression since my late 20’s. I’m now 42, so this has been an ongoing battle with a demon that will be lurking in the shadows until I die. A couple of months ago I went through a wave of...
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How to Use Systems to Stay Motivated and Productive
Do you ever have trouble staying motivated and productive in your creative life? If so, you’re definitely not alone! My friend Cary recently sent me a question that expressed what many of us feel sometimes. He says: I...
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7 Little Lies Jealousy Whispers in Your Ear
Not too long ago, I was talking with a friend about the success his and his family were having. He had just received a promotion at work and a substantial bump in compensation. His wife had also gotten a new job and...
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I Was Rejected Last Week, and Here's What I Learned
A few weeks ago I spoke to a friend about a creative opportunity. I thought I had a good shot at being accepted for it, but then my friend called me back. I was not going to be considered for the opportunity. At...
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5 Ways to Avoid Workplace Drama
Relationships are the glue that holds society together. If we’re going to succeed in our families, work, and creative lives, we must know how to relate well with people. However, sometimes things go south and...
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How to Keep Going When You Want to Give Up
One of Aesop’s best-known fables is The Tortoise and the Hare. The hare challenges the tortoise to a race, confident he will win by a long shot. The race begins and the hare gets so far ahead of the tortoise that he...
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The Surprising Connection Between Art & Farming
On the surface, it may appear like artists and farmers have nothing to with each other. But if we look at the process of farming, there is a lot you can learn about becoming a more effective and influential artist. In...
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The Beginner's Guide to Choosing an Acoustic Guitar
I have been teaching guitar for over twenty years. Despite the wide variety of students I’ve taught, they’ve all had one thing in common: they needed to find the right guitar to suit their needs. All guitars are not...
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3 Simple Ways to Stand Out as a Creative Professional
How do you stand out as a creative professional? Is it a matter of being cheaper and faster than your competition? Do you need to be a genius or super-talented? The answer is simpler than it seems. In this episode,...
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7 Life Lessons I've Learned from My Students
This month, April 2017, marks the end of my thirteenth year as a Professor at St. Louis Christian College in Florissant, Missouri. Over these years, I’ve taught hundreds of students and have spent countless hours...
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The Parents' Guide to Developing Creative Kids
As parents, what do we truly want for our kids? Beyond being happy and healthy, we also want them to grow into people who can make a positive contribution to society and help solve the complex problems of the new few...
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10 Simple Ways to Be More Creative
We all know developing our creativity is vital to our success. But with our busy lives, it’s easy to put creativity on the back burner because it may seem too complicated and time-consuming. In this episode, you’ll...
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