Here’s a thought from another time in history that I thought was quite relevant to what we’re currently going through. “Let’s not pretend that things will change if we keep doing the same things. A crisis can be a real blessing to any person, to any nation. For all crises bring progress. Creativity is born […]
Words of Wisdom
The Dream
Kobe Bryant’s name is known around the world. He was an incredible father, an Oscar winner, an investor, an advocate, and yes, a basketball player. To anyone who followed his career, there was one thing that separated Kobe from his peers: His work ethic. It was legendary. Tales were often told about him wrapping up […]
Joseph Campbell and Following Your Bliss
Joseph Campbell was a man of many interests. He was most famous for his work on mythology, but he also loved to study dreams, art, psychology, literature, and anthropology. He didn’t follow the path that society laid out for him. When the Great Depression hit, he retreated to a cabin and read for over 9 […]
The Pencil
Paulo Coelho is a master storyteller. The Alchemist is in my top five favorite books of all time. I recently came across The Story of the Pencil from his compilation of short stories in Like a Flowing River. I thought I’d share it here. He provides so much depth with such few words. The Story […]
Rules for Creatives
Werner Herzog is one of my favorite creatives. If you’re not familiar with his work, be sure to check him out. Grizzly Man is probably my all-time favorite documentary. Into The Abyss is another must see. He recently talked about his 24 rules for creatives, and my brother and I decided to do some design […]