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Awesome St. Louis Couple Takes Relationship to Next Level By Relocating to New York City
St. Louis, Missouri (PRWEB) August 30, 2011 — After a fateful meeting on Match.com one year ago, followed by a blissful year of dancing, singing and cooking, local lovers Brittany Barton and Scott Ginsberg have decided to their take talents to New York City to pursue their dreams. “I am certain of two things,” said Barton, 26, “That our relationship is the foundation of our lives; and that New…
How to Live Like a Rationalist, Part 2
Few ideas in history have been more widely repeated, debated and dissected than the following three words: Cogito ergo sum. This was the philosophy of Rene Descartes. I think therefore I am. THE GOOD NEWS IS: I am not going to attempt to debate this philosophy. Instead, I’ve adopted Rene Descartes’ formula and developed a few rationalist philosophies of my own: (read part one here!) 1. I teach therefore…
A Young Artist’s Guide to Playing for Keeps, Pt. 15
You’ve chosen an uncertain path. You’ve adopted an inconvenient lifestyle. You’ve embarked upon an unconventional journey. You’ve felt the voice inside you growing more urgent. You’ve committed yourself enough so you can’t turn back. IN SHORT: You’ve decided to play for keeps. This is the critical crossroads – the emotional turning point – in the life of every young artist. I’ve been there myself, and here’s a list of…
Whose Path Are You Holding a Torch To?
You can’t just sit in a corner and perfect yourself. The only way you get better is by contributing to your fellow humans. As author Ben Sweetland once remarked, “You cannot hold a torch to light another’s path without brightening your own.” THE QUESTION IS: Whose path are you holding a torch to? Today we’re going to explore a collection of practices to help your flame grow brighter:1. Witness…
When Care Is Needed
Caring is not an emotion – it’s an intersection. It’s the loving collision between your attention and someone else’s need. HOWEVER: Caring can’t be bastardized into a technique. The secret is to develop a keener eye for those moments in which care is needed. Here’s how:1. Look past when a bend is needed. Most policies are prepared excuses. And organizations use them to create insurance, stay in control, enable…
NametagTV: Poor Substitutes
When you substitute, you rob the customer. When you substitute, you shoot yourself in the foot. When you substitute, you demonstrate a lack of commitment. Today we’re going to explore five substitutions that don’t work, along with what you can execute instead:1. Copy is not a substitute for care. Just because your marketing department whipped up a clever statement about security and smeared it all over your collateral materials…
The Art of Perspective, Part 2
Any time you attend a meeting, make a sales call, give a presentation, write a blog or interview with a prospective employer, you have a choice: You can vomit information. You can deliver insight. You can ask questions. You can create silence. OR: If you want to be invited back, you can deliver perspective. Something that disturbs. Something that moves eyebrows. Something that flips the mental switch. Something that…
What Brand of More Do You Deliver?
When it comes to design, less is more. When it comes to marketing, less is more. When it comes to guitar solos, less is more. HOWEVER: There are certain things in life that people will always need more of. What brand of “more” do you deliver? Consider these ideas to get started:1. Trust more than people think is wise. I trust people in advance. It’s a great time saver…
The Art of Perspective
Any time you attend a meeting, make a sales call, give a presentation, write a blog or interview with a prospective employer, you have a choice: You can vomit information. You can deliver insight. You can ask questions. You can create silence. OR: If you want to be invited back, you can deliver perspective. Something that disturbs. Something that moves eyebrows. Something that flips the mental switch. Something that…
How to Live Like a Rationalist, Part 1
Few ideas in history have been more widely repeated, debated and dissected than the following three words: Cogito ergo sum. This was the philosophy of Rene Descartes. I think therefore I am. THE GOOD NEWS IS: I am not going to attempt to debate this philosophy. Instead, I’ve adopted Rene Descartes’ formula and developed a few rationalist philosophies of my own:1. I write therefore I know. Until you write…
