An artist asked: “How can I get over the fear that prevents me from creating my art? I want so badly to be super-successful, yet am scared to finish what I start. I doubt my ability to be successful, so I procrastinate.” The solution is so incredibly simple that most of you will discount it. … Continue reading
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How to Break Through a Creative Block – The Cure for Writer’s and Artist’s Block
“I only write when I am inspired. Fortunately, I am inspired at 9 o’clock every morning.” – William Faulkner We’ve all heard of writer’s block. It’s when a writer just can’t write; they have a block to new ideas and therefore cannot even begin writing their next book, blog post or article. It’s as… Continue reading →
When One Commits, Providence Moves – How to make Anything Happen
“When one commits, providence moves… “ (once you decide to do something, everything starts falling into place) We just got news that Drew has been commissioned to paint a 60 foot mural in Myrtle Beach South Carolina this summer. That was music to our ears, because we weren’t quite sure how we were going to… Continue reading →
Money is a Commitment
“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness….the moment one definitely commits himself, the providence moves, too.” William Hutchinson Murray Money is the physical manifestation of a promise to do something in the near future. You prove your commitment when you put your money down. Once the money is… Continue reading →
Stop Striving For Awesome and Give Yourself a Break
Everyone thinks everybody else is doing so great. But those that appear to be slaying dragons are feeling inadequate, too. Do you ever wonder why you aren’t achieving what your friends are? Why you haven’t been able to finish writing that book, or taken the vacation you dreamed of or grown your business fast enough?… Continue reading →
How to Live a Life of Travel
“A life of travel is not for special, rich or lucky people. It’s for those who choose to live it.” Do you dream of places you want to travel, but put it off until “some day” when you have more time and money or when your kids have grown? Some day may never come. Most… Continue reading →
When is it time to Quit – Throwing in the Towel
“Don’t let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use.” ~Earl Nightingale An artist friend sent me this two-part question, which is a GREAT topic… Continue reading →
Stop Tolerating What Holds you Back
“Tolerations weigh us down; they keep us stuck and prevent us from getting on with our life and moving forward.” Peggy Porter I stumbled upon a great article by Peggy Porter about how tolerating big and little things in our lives can drain us of our good energy and keep us from moving forward…. Continue reading →
Have Faith in your Stupidly Brilliant Ideas
“There isn’t a shortage of ideas. There’s a shortage of execution.” Seth Godin, bestselling author The post below is written by Christine Kane, a brilliant creative woman who sends a newsletter chock full of great stuff every month: How to Have Unwavering Faith in Your Own Ideas by Christine Kane Have you ever said something… Continue reading →
Make Great Things Happen – Write A Letter From Your Future Self
“To Visualize is to see what is not there, what is not real – a dream. To visualize is, in fact, to make visual lies. Visual lies, however, have a way of coming true.” Peter McWilliams Visualizing your future helps to make it come true. It’s a secret that top athletes and entrepreneurs have… Continue reading →
Webinars Coaches and Seminars – Are They Worth the Money
This is an email I received from one of my readers: “Lately, I’ve been looking at seminars (From Christine Kane’s to the SMartist Conference ). As a sole supporter of many and major financial responsibilities, I’m wondering: 1.) Do they really work or is this another way for other artists to make money? 2)… Continue reading →
Licensing Lifestyle Art – Your Questions Answered in free MP3
DON’T DESPAIR IF YOU MISSED OUR LIVE CALL! THE FREE MP3 DOWNLOAD IS NOW AVAILABLE! “What is the most important thing you’ve done to get license agreements?“ “How much should I charge someone who wants to print my art on their products?” “Should I go to the License Show and exhibit?” “How do you know… Continue reading →