Saturday, June 6, 2026

Have multiple streams of income so you can focus more on your art.

Remember, you have your creativity to share with the world, to make it a better place, and no one will do that in the exact same way that you will. You are valuable!

And there are more ways to make money than you may know. Check out the resources and my commentary below.


Rat Race Escape Plan by Andy Tanner 


Fear will keep you broke! by Lynn Richardson 

https://youtu.be/DtJ2jIFvJwg?si=C-QfX2qoM2ARj1vD

                                                                  

Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! 
by Robert T. Kiyosaki 

Read the bestselling book, or listen to the audiobook (your local free library may have it), and/or play the Cashflow board game based on the book, or play the game online.
Increase your financial literacy while having fun.
https://www.richdad.com/


Creating a Life Worth Living: A Practical Course in Career Design for Artists, Innovators, and Others Aspiring to a Creative Life, a book by Carol Lloyd available on amazon as an e-book and a paperback.                                                                     

Every Screenwriter Should Think About Two Careers 

by Eric Edson

https://youtu.be/WMYMUoGj4Ws?si=dVpxLEPnJuQKQB5M



The Job Market Just Changed. Here's What To Do About It.

https://youtu.be/1BOKDGDBJrE?si=1KGDaVQU52UxYVy6


Get a job that you like, if you can't right this second then as soon as possible, and choose a job that you can also turn into a career which you can grow
 
while you are creating your art. You're working at that job not from the viewpoint of "it's work I do to fall back on in case I don't make it as a creative," but because of a decision to live well WHILE you're also creating your artistic career. See the difference in viewpoint? One perspective is pessimistic and the other perspective is optimistic.

The latter feels better to me. It's my choice. A full-time writing goal, for example, will likely take more time than you thought it would, but in the meantime, don't postpone your joy and don't make yourself miserable in life. There will be challenges in life but be good to yourself, "keep yourself whole and healthy," as Iyanla Vanzant says, and with healthy relationships, too.


Tuesday, May 12, 2026

If you have too many Interests, don't be down on yourself. You have an advantage!

 If You Have Too Many Interests, You Are Probably Built For The 'M-Shaped' Future

See this video.

https://youtu.be/LACxHY9rFZ8?si=OClcrpUELMmeDeEA



Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Whitney Houston stands up for another artist

We know the phenomenal talents that icon Whitney Houston had, but did you know about a time when she insisted that another musician receive her due respect. This is a beautiful story to hear!

https://youtube.com/shorts/POeVZYFlXIs?si=T17Gl31Sx3-BsXsW