Do the work. It's important. Critical. Monumental. So much so that legendary author of The War of Art wrote an entire book by that name. (Do the Work by Steven Pressfield is currently a free ebook on Amazon... it was published in collaboration with Seth Godin and the Domino Project.) I just finished my coaching class and our charge is now to DO THE WORK. Act. Execute. Move. But... … [Read more...]
We've heard of so many great artists ending their lives early... either with conscious intention or unconscious recklessness. Depression can seem synonymous with artists. Is depression inevitable for artists and creatives? Arnold Ludwig, a professor and researcher at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, wanted to answer that question. So he performed a study of 1004 men and women over … [Read more...]
What can you learn from two brothers who flew through impossibility? How to finance your dream. How to run your business. How to work with partners. How to learn your craft. How to develop your skills. Make sure to read yesterday's primer on the first 5 lessons you can learn about ignoring impossibility and exploring the creative frontier. Today we dive into specifics on what … [Read more...]
"The Wright Brothers flew through the smoke screen of impossibility." -Dorothea Brande It was the 1890's and the race to fly was on. Even Wilbur Wright himself in a moment of deep disappointment, remarked to Orville that man would fly, but not in their lifetimes. Somehow the brothers moved past the disappointment, setbacks, obstacles, failures, copycats, haters, and lack of resources to hold … [Read more...]
Why is it that I am long out of junior high, but still feel some of the same insecurities that I felt at age 13? I thought someday they would disappear, go the way of the dinosaur and forever leave the landscape of my mind and heart. Such is not the case. So if they refuse to fade into the darkness, I thought maybe I'd just bring them into the light of day. Perhaps just bringing them into the … [Read more...]
This is the age of the linchpin, the creative, the indispensable. No more cogs, automatons, and mindlessness. Creativity, growth, and change are the norm, the requirement, the new standard. This is the time of knowing who you are. Are you prepared? I'm writing a series of posts called The Awkward Series, because there's liberty in being real, authentic and honest with who you really … [Read more...]
If you're reading this, there's a pretty good chance you either are an overachiever or know one. Actually there's a 100% chance that's true because if you aren't one, you know me and I am one. Without question. I'm going to let you in on a little secret for how to build in permission to slow down in your life. For me, it started with my first 365 challenge issued by Scott Bourne. The rules … [Read more...]
It's real simple. We exist in a world that moves so fast we lose (or momentarily forget) our humanity. Or maybe we don't forget our own humanity, but we forget the humanity of the person on the other side of the screen. Today, will you remember? Try it. Then tomorrow and every tomorrow after that, will you remember too? It could change everything... Powerful message from Derek … [Read more...]
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that." -Martin Luther King Jr. A legacy of inspiration and social change will forever be intertwined with the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His words and courage send a powerful message to the hopeless and downtrodden, to the oppressed and weary. Wherever you are today, remember that your tomorrow could look vastly different than … [Read more...]
Some days it feels like someone, something or the world in general is out to get you, knock you down, trip you up, and thwart your highest hopes, greatest dreams and best plans. Am I right? Other days you feel like you're unstoppable, invincible, and moving mountains. Yes? What's the difference? What's the worst enemy of your success? Not the only, just the worst. Answer these questions … [Read more...]
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PUBLICATIONS Top 100 Wordpress Article: Stepping Into the Frame on PhotoFocus Featured Photographer on Darren Rowse's Digital Photography School Featured Writer on 5 Minutes for Mom for Photography and … [Read More...]
I am not a sales person and actually am trying to overcome a particular disdain for anything that smacks of overt selling. I do however like to talk and write about products, services, and people that I like and love. … [Read More...]
Welcome to the new home of Real Women Scrap - the book and blog that helps people get inspired to take back their time, find balance, liberate their creativity, and pursue their passions. My name is Tasra Dawson and I’m the woman behind … [Read More...]
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