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A Much-Needed Dose of Reality About Making Ideas Happen

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Trust only movement.  Life happens at the level of events, not of words.  Trust movement.  ~Alfred Adler Are you getting things done today... this week... this month? Are you a few steps closer to your goals? If so, I'll bet you are starting to notice some obstacles. Obstacles that may be external or internal. The truth is that if you're not in motion, you won't hit as many … [Read more...]

The Unleashed Mind: Why Creative People Are Eccentric

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Highly creative people often seem weirder than the rest of us. Now researchers know why. - Scientific American You know it's true. Creatives are often characterized and seen as a little weird, quirky, odd, peculiar, the list goes on. Now you have proof it's not entirely your fault... and you're in remarkable company. Highly Creative People and Their Quirks Albert Einstein picked up … [Read more...]

Reinventing the 365 Photo Project in 2012

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It happened over dinner in a Las Vegas hotel. The challenge was issued... and accepted. 12 months later, the challenge was completed. What's happened since is no less than what seems like a miracle. So why not reinvent the project and see what roads it will lead down this time? ARE YOU IN? The first challenge was issued in August 2009 by photo guru and business master Scott Bourne. He … [Read more...]

Who Are You As a Photographer? Notes From Jasmine Star Workshop

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I once said that if I could do anything as a career and get paid for it, it would be to attend conferences, conventions, seminars, and trainings for a living. I absolutely love to learn. If the topic is relevant, the speaker engaging, and the environment comfortable, what an absolute joy. My mind comes alive with ideas as I scribble notes furiously into my moleskin to save for future reference. In … [Read more...]

Start a 365 Photography Project… Get Your Images Published?

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That's how it worked for Dijea Coplin, our Feature Friday photographer. A little over a week ago, Dijea tweeted this: ANNOUNCEMENT! One of my 365 photos being used in ad campaign. So excited. Two days later, she shared the exciting news that her image had been chosen as the top banner for a local website: Look here's the ad my picture is in on the web...http://tinyurl.com/ya6zwwa The top … [Read more...]