But there is such a thing as semantics. Words mean things. But we try and attribute new meaning to words so they don’t sound so bad, or we try and frame them in a more positive manner. The word failure is one of these words. I just wrote a post about allowing ourselves to... »
Our schools have forgotten to teach kids how to fail. They are too busy scaring our kids into getting A’s and keeping a 4.0 GPA that our kids aren’t willing to meet failure face to face. I was a mediocre student in elementary school. In junior high I figured out the system and started... »
As I read through The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, I’m occasionally compelled to share some of his wisdom. The latest entry I read was titled “Resistance and Fear.” I’ve written about fear a few times (20 Seconds & Not and Option & Lizard Brain) on this blog, so it’s nice to know... »
Self-doubt can be an ally. This is because it serves as an indicator of aspiration. It reflects love, love of something we dream of doing, and desire, and desire to do it. If you find yourself asking yourself (and your friends), “Am I really a writer? Am I really an artist?” chances are you... »
