The greatest superpower
The greatest superpower is luck. Stan Lee, legendary writer, editor and publisher of Marvel Comics Hard work and a strong work ethic are important, but many creatives can forget or overlook the role of luck on the path of success.
Dangerous Compliments #1
As a person who creates, you’re bound to get feedback. Both good and bad. But over the years I found that there’s a type of feedback that falls in a gray area between these two extremes. They’re called compliments. Although they’re usually well meaning, some can be deadly to one’s sense of self and productivity. Over the next several blogs, I want to delve into dangerous compliments that can kill creativity, how to spot them and what to do with them. Here’s #1: “You’re so lucky” Why you may hear this: It’s sexier than saying “You’ve worked hard” How to reply: Smile When it comes to the arts, for some…