When you create art for yourself, you’re not doing a lot of other things.

Are you really on the wrong path? Or have you just not been on the path long enough?

This is a lesson I’ve been learning at the poker table recently.

“If you want to be successful, you only need to do one thing: be proud of your work...”

While I don’t believe all business is a zero-sum game, there is credence to the idea that a sale someone else makes is a sale you don’t make, at least in that moment.

I bought a book about the publishing industry. One line, about 90 pages in, might just change everything for the next phase of my career. 

Where can I incorporate switches instead of dimmers? How can I be fully present with one thing, and turn the rest off—even for an hour?

There are two ingredients necessary for people to become fast friends: a shared goal, and a common language.

I’ve been rethinking my personal content strategy recently. As part of this process, I’ve launched my YouTube channel with four in-depth videos breaking down freelance concepts.

“The ideas for the novels come from wanting to understand something.”

Your ideal content strategy can be mapped on an axis with audience size and platform. Take a look at my version.

“Sentimental art attempts to force preexistent emotions upon us”

If you’ve been in the creative industry long enough, you know this.

One person can only remember so much information before they drop the ball. This is a great opportunity for you as a freelancer. 

“What’s your budget?”

“What’s your rate?” 

Most art can be enjoyed long after it’s created. Not so with food.

When I went to college, I didn’t want to go to college. I wanted to stay in my hometown and play music with my rock band.

Quantity time is quality time. The more time someone spends with you, the more value they’ll get.

Trying to motivate myself to lift weights is difficult. I get legalistic about it. I make bargains and cut deals with myself to do fewer reps, to lift less weight, and to stick to lifts I’m comfortable with.