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A Balancing Act
Most people have a stupid human trick or some quirky skill. I was kind of frustrated as a kid when I had nothing to show at a camp talent show or, my school So I started looking for a challenge. While looking through a unique toy catalog when I was little I stumbled across something I had seen people do, but wondered if I could master it myself. It was a pair of stilts. This was something that none of my friends were asking for, but also not something that would be too hard, or expensive for me to at least try. So, on the birthday list, it went. When…
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Always Think Professionally
I just finished the second portion of The War of Art Book. This section was all about Combating Resistance – Turning Pro. Turning pro is about commitment, its about having the drive to do something all the time and put your all into it. Professionals focus. Professionals don’t talk about their work, they quiet down and do it. They find their concentration, buckle down, to beat resistance, and create new things. Whether that’s a painting, a program, a plate of food, or a campaign. They do their work out of love. The professional also has to practice patience. They have to understand that timing is everything, and sometimes even if…
