For The Sheer Joy Of It
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Time to hand out a permission slip.
I got an email from a viewer who wondered aloud how I keep my spirits up. She said, “Every time I watch on of your videos, your joy is infectious. How do you do that?”
I’d never really thought about it. I guess I just figured everyone has something that sparks joy.
Boy, was I wrong.
One Crazy Key To Creativity: Pure, Unadulterated Boredom
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I saw a recent study about creativity and how to spark it, that pointed to something wholly unexpected.
Boredom.
Apparently, being bored out of your skull is a good thing if you want to be creative in the future.
But there’s a twist.
Something To Consider: Everyone’s Internal Menu
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It wasn’t until I was in my mid-50s that I learned a valuable lesson about why people do bad things.
And when I learned this lesson, it helped me forgive someone who I’d pretty much hated all my life.
This lesson is so simple, and so powerful.
Please Stop Rushing To Perform
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It happened again.
I was in a remote demo recording session with a client, when I noticed she’d click the record button in Audacity, and immediately begin her read.
This isn’t necessary, and it can be destructive to your performance. Here’s what I mean by that.
Having Fun With Headphone Volume
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I spent 35 years in radio. So I’m comfortable with wearing headphones when I perform.
And I think it’s an absolute must that you get comfortable with that as well – I don’t agree one bit with performance coaches who tell you to avoid it.
If you don’t wear earbuds or headphones, you can’t monitor your work as you perform it, effectively doubling the amount of time it takes you to get something recorded, then playing it back to make sure you didn’t make any mistakes.
And once you do get used to having earbuds on when you record, you can use their volume control to your advantage. Here’s how.
Two Cases Where You Might Not Want To Simply “Follow Your Passion”
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You’ve probably heard some form of this in your life: “Follow your passion, and the money will follow.”
I’ve got two instances where you might want to re-think that.
Seek/Give Mentorship That’s Appropriate To The Journey
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I recently did a Quora Session, which is kind of like an AMA (Ask Me Anything). Quorans ask questions, and the Session guest answers based on their career/life experience.
One of the questions I answered was “Want to Be a Better Public Speaker? Here’s How You Should Prepare for Your Next Gig,” and apparently, the folks at Inc. Magazine liked it so much that they republished it.
What I think made it interesting is that it wasn’t just a simple guide, but my answer answered another bigger question: what kind of a public speaker are you now?
And that makes all the difference in the world as to how I’d guide you on how to be a better speaker. Here’s what I mean…
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