Fear-Our Most Important Emotion

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I’ve always been fascinated with the emotion of fear. Fear is the most important emotion because fear is designed to protect us and help us survive. Am I safe? This is the foundational need for all humanity. Survival trumps anything else. If you do not feel safe, other needs become less important. Fear protects us from harm which keeps us […]

Top 5 Psychological Traps of a Performer

Over the past 10 years, I have spent a substantial amount of time “on stage.” From drama productions, music performances, classroom teaching, and various speaking opportunities, life in front of an audience has become quite normal for me. These various experiences lead me to feel very at home in front of people, but it has also caused me to question […]

My Entrepreneurial Manifesto

If you haven’t figured it out by now, I have a ton of entrepreneurial aspirations. You could even say it’s in my DNA. A recent blog, “My 8 Lessons from Publishing a Book” by my friend Chris got me thinking about how difficult it is to venture out on your own as a creator. There are endless opportunities, but it […]

Finding The Authentic Me

The process of developing a blog is not as easy as you think. Every time I sit down to write or think about what I want my future life and career to be. I get stuck, anxious, and overwhelmed by these questions, “Who am I?” and “Who do I want to be?” It comes down to values. What makes me […]