“Colleagues are a wonderful thing – but mentors, that’s where the real work gets done.” ~ Junot Diaz “True friendship can afford true knowledge. It does not depend on darkness and ignorance.” ~ Henry David Thoreau “I define friendship as a bond that transcends all barriers. When you are ready to expect anything and everythingContinue reading “The Value of a True Friend”
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How Do You Know When It’s Finished?
“The creative process is not like a situation where you get struck by a single lighting bolt. You have ongoing discoveries, and there’s ongoing creative revelations. Yes, it’s really helpful to be marching toward a specific destination, but, along the way, you must allow yourself room for your ideas to blossom, take root, and grow.”Continue reading “How Do You Know When It’s Finished?”
Allowing the Stretch
“It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.” ~ John Wooden “Ever since I was a child I have had this instinctive urge for expansion and growth. To me, the function and duty of a quality human being is the sincere and honest development of one’s potential.” ~ Bruce Lee “There’s noContinue reading “Allowing the Stretch”
Mind Shift from Amateur to Professional
“Turning pro is a mindset. If we are struggling with fear, self-sabotage, procrastination, self-doubt, etc., the problem is, we’re thinking like amateurs. Amateurs crap out. Amateurs let adversity defeat them. The pro thinks differently. He shows up, he does his work, he keeps on truckin’, no matter what.” ~ Steven Pressfield “Fairness is not anContinue reading “Mind Shift from Amateur to Professional”
How I Get My Ideas
“My most important piece of advice to all you would-be writers: When you write, try to leave out all the parts readers skip.” ~ Elmore Leonard, Elmore Leonard’s 10 Rules of Writing “I don’t know exactly where ideas come from, but when I’m working well ideas just appear. I’ve heard other people say similar thingsContinue reading “How I Get My Ideas”
Sage Woman Chronicles 