When the psychoanalyst Carl Jung was challenging the philosophy of Sigmund Freud, he needed complete focus. Freud had become the leading voice in psychiatry, and Jung supported him early in his career, because of their shared interest in the subconscious mind. But as Jung grew older, and saw more patients in his Zurich office, he [...]
When I spent a year attending the Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre, we spent a lot of time working hard on our ability to play. Class of 2001 The program was intense. Dozens of students from all around the world came together in a small town in Northern California, high up in the [...]
I spend a lot of my time beyond the cutting edge. If the Early Adopters in the 'Diffusion of Innovation' theory of Everett Rogers are the ones on the Cutting Edge, the Innovators are on the Bleeding Edge. 'Diffusion of Innovation' image by Wikipedia Web3 is on the bleeding edge right now. [...]
Positioning is how you show up in the world, but it’s not defined by you. It’s defined by your audience. How others see you, and what they think of you, is what makes your positioning. You can influence what others think about you, through the content you publish and the messages you share. But [...]
The Marketing Yourself Intensive starts next week, Thursday, April 20th (which is the 19th for my North American friends). If you’re interested in joining me for this six-week program on how to increase your income, impact, and influence, then now is the time for you to sign up! Marketing Yourself Intensive Dates: 20th April [...]
If you think that play is something you only do separately after work, I’d like to share this quote with you from the French diplomat and historian François-René de Chateaubriand: “A master in the art of living draws no sharp distinction between his work and his play; his labor and his leisure; his mind and [...]
Work-Life Balance is a false dichotomy. The phrase implies these two aspects of your life are equal, but they are not. Work ≠ Life. Life does not balance equally against your work. Work is a part of life, just like play is a part of life. What we really need is not Work-Life Balance; we [...]
While juggling three torches, I found myself carrying on a casual conversation with someone at the street fair. I had to pause my flashy tricks - like the ones where I swipe down quickly to make a loud ‘WUFFF’ of noise, or spin a torch around the outside of my elbow - so I could [...]
Today’s article is written by guest author Corey Haines, founder of SwipeFiles.co. Steve Jobs once said “good artists copy, great artists steal.” And before that, Pablo Picasso said, “Good artists borrow, great artists steal.” See the pattern? Everyone who publishes is standing on the shoulders of giants, and the more shoulders you have to stand on, [...]
[22 for 22] Get free 1-on-1 coaching with me Every new year brings with it a sense of possibility, a feeling that anything is possible if we set our minds to it. And one of the most effective ways to take advantage of this sense of possibility is by setting goals for the year ahead. [...]