Each day, there’s the work that needs to be done—and there's the energy it rides on. Your attitude toward your artistic work directly impacts its quality, as well as how much you get done, and how you feel about your progress. Who knew that one simple mindset shift...
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Play the “What if” game
When I was a kid we used to play the “What if” game. Maybe you did, too. We’d say, “What if . . .” and name something we only dreamt about. Like, “What if you could fly?” or “What if you each could choose your own superpower?” With each "What if," we’d fully commit to...
Dealing with a tough transition
I admit it: Transitions are not my thing. Whether it's the end of a big project, a friend moving away, or the end of a season and the start of the next, I resist and resent the loss of the way things were. Of course that only makes things more difficult. And if you're...
3-step cure for your summer slump
When it comes to practicing and career planning for the new season, has your motivation taken a hike? Here's my 3-step cure for your summer slump. If you feel guilty about not practicing and unhappy with wasting hours scrolling through your social media or glued to...
Changes you’d be willing to make
What would you do to feel 50% happier with yourself and your career? What are the changes you'd be willing to make? I'm asking because sometimes we think we're ready to make real change in our careers. But then when it comes down to the nitty gritty of building...





