Don’t Let Productivity Get in the Way of Purpose

This is an exclusive excerpt from Tara Gentile’s new book, Quiet Power Strategy. Join her upcoming class, Turn Your Service Into a Product.  I’ve worked with and observed hundreds of entrepreneurs over…

What To Do When Your Art Is Boring

“I Will Not Make Anymore Boring Art” is actually the motto of the highly influential artist John Baldessari, but we’re sure he’s okay if you borrow it. Often when we’re…

Mantras Matter: Why We Love Inspirational Quotes So Much

A quick scan through Instagram will confirm something everyone already knows: People love inspirational quotes. We love them in beautiful hand-lettering. We even like them when they're the product of…

Are Your Critics Right? How To Judge Your Own Work

You hear it all the time from artists: "Oh, I ignore the critics." And while we're skeptical that's true, we can also name a lot of people who would probably…

Where To Find Inspiration In New Orleans

We’re coming to the end of the Carnival season, and Mardi Gras is right around the corner.  Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, celebrates the end of Carnival and the beginning…