decision making
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Autopilot Response
A lot of the time, we’re just getting the autopilot response. It happens in most areas of life, but it’s especially prevalent in the arts. After all, it’s a domain where people really, really want to know what ‘works’. How to get an agent? How to get streams? How many singles before an album? Social…
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Aphorism 13
Most people who appear to ignore you never noticed you in the first place, and that’s the real tragedy.
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Aphorism 12
Being judged is inevitable, so better to be judged for being bold rather than mild. The Devil’s Advocate The Thoughts of Others
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Paths of Most Resistance
We generally follow the path of least resistance because it spares us feelings of uncertainty and discomfort. But before blindly following it again, stop to think of all the great ideas, successes, pleasures and discoveries that await you lining the path of most resistance. Imagine all those things that you’re forgoing by remaining where it’s…
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Self-Imposed Demands
Getting the blog off the ground this year has undoubtedly been a positive challenge. Having to meet the self-imposed demands of its regularity prevents me from hiding behind a tempting pursuit of perfection and, perhaps more importantly, it’s got me writing way more prose and non-fiction than I would have otherwise. That doesn’t take away…
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Aphorism 11
A problem is an opportunity masquerading as inconvenience. The Devil’s Advocate The Thoughts of Others
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Docu Magazine & New Blog Features
I did promise that, along with fiction and non-fiction pieces, I would share news of projects from time to time. I am pleased to say that today is one of those occasions, as Docu Magazine have kindly chosen to publish a collection of my photos in a special edition of their mag. The issue is…
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Too Easy to Talk
What’s the talking-to-action ratio when we’re working on a project? It’s fun and seductive to talk about what we’re working on. Talking often leans into the drama so, raising adrenaline above its base level, it can easily be passed off as work and progress. After a point though, the talking is mainly indulgence. I’m all…