The internal chatter of the mind is a nuisance. I often wonder how so many successful people have battled this racket that drives one insane. I am referring to that little voice in your head that tells you, “you are not good enough,” to accomplish what you seek in life. The truth is that this […]
Ted Talks is devoted to ideas worth spreading. My favorite Ted Talk is one that is geared towards people in their 20’s. Being 24, I am starting to develop a sense of who I am, where I want to go, and where I want to be. Meg Jay spoke about how the 20’s are often […]
Being creative is just like skateboarding. Why? Because you need to be INNOVATIVE. Rodney Mullen, professional skateboarder, demonstrates this in his Ted Talk, which can be found here. I learned how to speak with passion from Rodney Mullen. Just listen to the way he talks about skateboarding. You can feel his heart in his voice when he […]
1. Mentally Prepare If you’re even considering submitting your work to a film festival, of course, it’s a project you’re proud of. That’s good, be proud. But, in the editing room, it’s time to be humble. Every shot probably isn’t the cinematic masterpiece you think it is. Every scene probably isn’t the perfect mosaic of […]
1. BREATHE. Sounds silly but breathing exercises prior to public speaking will help keep you centered. During your presentation, it will also help you keep your pace, let you collect your thoughts, and give the audience a chance to catch up. 2. Be prepared! Be prepared! Be prepared! You will know it and the audience […]
When faced with the question, “What is your personal creative manifesto?” one tends to feel almost confused. I say this because this was my reaction when asked to write about such a delicate and intimate topic. For starters, I am a person who likes to have mental organization. And this question invited a host of […]
CREATIVE MANIFESTO by: Stephanie Armstrong Keep Going. There comes a point in the creative process where the end looks impossibly far. I have found that the best results come from not accepting what is “good enough” but reaching for greatness. Don’t have a million unfinished projects. If you start something then finish […]
Overcoming the phases of the brief and dealing with the drama behind the scenes of many projects could easily tempt one into a few therapy session just so they could vent to someone and not lose any friends. However, no matter how alluring, it is wise to resort to a more practical, convenient and less expensive […]
“Good afternoon, how are you?” I asked. “My underwear is pink.” The man responded. “Pardon me?” “My underwear is pink.” “Your underwear is pink?” I asked in an effort to begin clarifying what was bound to be a misunderstanding. “Da! Shto tebe ne ponyatno?!” Why was this man raising his voice at me? And why […]
It only took Starbucks 47 years to open a location in Italy, the country that introduced espresso machines and coffee culture to the world. There would be no Starbucks without Italian coffee culture, but opening the first store in Milan proved tricky because of the friction commonly associated with cultural appropriation by corporate giants. Howard […]