There is no better time than now to begin. There is no reason to wait. The best time to start that challenging conversation is now. Even if all you do is say “This is what I need to talk about. Let’s make time for it tomorrow.” The best time to start on that new idea is immediately. Even if all Read More …

Rules and technique are powerful transports for principle. Following the rules of dance or swordplay is like following a recipe. If you keep on track at each step you will discover what the chef intended. This is essential at the beginning. Especially before you learn what tastes good. But after you follow enough recipes you begin to understand flavor pairing, Read More …

An amazing thing I have witnessed about creative people — they don’t limit the realms of their creation. I’ve loved watching interviews with Joss Whedon, Peter Jackson, Joni Mitchell, and many others where you hear about all the different projects they’re involved in from movies, to music, to writing, to business, essentially simultaneously. Now it’s easy to look at these Read More …