There’s a lot of energy tied up in decision-making. A lot of unnecessary energy. And in a world where energy is CURRENCY, the question is: How do you wish to spend yours? (h/t Deepak) There…
Browsing Category Mindset
You Doubting Yourself Is Big Business
This time of year is always interesting. Almost every commercial is selling the worst version of us a magic way out. If we’ve got ten pounds to lose, there’s a gym membership, an at-home program,…
It’s What You Do with the Space Between that Matters
Kirby Smart is a spectacular coach. Anyone who endured the Mark Richt years knows what a welcome relief this is, and not just because the Georgia Bulldogs won the Rose Bowl a few hours ago…
List of Five
My cat is nearing the end of her life. Before you get emotional on our behalf, let me share that the Monkey Kitteh (Thwok is her government name) is happy and comfortable, getting lots of…
You’re Half-Assing Things
I’m gonna take you with me to Pilates for a class. Two classes, actually. First class, Friday. There’s “that lady.” Now, I don’t know about you and your relationship with classes — whether it’s the…
The Struggle Is Overrated
In one of the many spectacular convos going on in our Self-Management for Actors Facebook group recently, the topic of STRUGGLE came up. Specifically, someone had advised that actors should always “live poor.” Stay in…
Don’t Take the Bait
Y’all know I’m a big fan of dispassionate labeling. (News to you? Get up to speed here.) One of the ways this plays out in a major way for me is in stuff we’ll call…
“What if I suck?”
Hey! I’m back from Kauai! (Wanna see some favorite pics? They’re here.) In a few hours, I’m hosting a Facebook Live broadcast about agent drop season (it’s upon us) and prepping for agent meetings, because…
Introducing Next-Tier You
I did something brilliant with my SMFA alumni master class in New York last month. It was cool. It was something I’d never done before, but the muse woke me up in the middle of…
Caring Less about What Others Think
Notice I didn’t title this “Stop Caring about What Others Think.” There’s a reason for that. Even those of us who really care very little what others think will have moments in which we’ll feel…