Imagination is the air of the mind.
-Philip James Bailey
Image creates desire. You will want what you imagine.
-JG Gallimore
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Inspirations...
Photography is to put one's head, one's heart, and one's eye on the same axis. It a way of living.
-Henri Cartier-Bresson
I always thought of photography as a naughty thing to do—that was one of my favorite things about it, and when I first did it, I felt very perverse.
-Attributed to Diane Arbus
-Henri Cartier-Bresson
I always thought of photography as a naughty thing to do—that was one of my favorite things about it, and when I first did it, I felt very perverse.
-Attributed to Diane Arbus
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Inspirations...
It is art that makes life. And I know of no substitute whatsoever for the force and beauty of its process.
-William James - Philosopher
-William James - Philosopher
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Inspirations...
Obstacles are these frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goals. -Sydney Smith
The Tools for Focus
Accountability
Keeping your word, being on time, doing what you say you will do. As in The Four Agreements – be impeccable with your word.
Annual Goals
What you want to achieve within a year from now.
Balance
Balance is integration of awareness, conscious choice and patience.
Daily/Weekly Actions
Actions you do daily or a certain number of times per week to support either a goal; a "success ingredient" until completion; a primary focus; the development of a specific habit; or a way of being.
Destiny
What is bound to happen to you in this lifetime. Information used to create a sense of Purpose, Vision and Mission.
Focus
The ability to choose to concentrate your attention in a way that serves you. Clarity of purpose used to forward yourself.
Fulfillment
Those moments which are filled with joy, happiness, love and satisfaction. Living from a personal foundation that supports you most in being fulfilled. Doing and being what you love.
Future Self
The Self with the wisdom of 20/20 vision, who is already living out your Vision of your life--has a message of getting from here to there.
Intention
The meaning behind who you are being and doing.
Life Purpose
The reasons you are here on earth, what gives your life meaning. A common theme, or thread throughout your life.
Life Purpose Statement
A single statement including two elements: a metaphor for who you need to be to live on purpose; and the impact you want to have on your life and the world.
Mission
A way you are acting on your Life Purpose--the "doing" part of your Life Purpose, may also be motivated by a specific goal or vision.
Planning
Taking the time to look at what you want, when you want it, and the appropriate steps as well as pace to getting it.
Primary Focus
The main project; area of focus; or ultimate goal of getting what you want. Usually defined for a given time period.
Proactive
Taking responsibility for your beliefs, behaviors and experience. Creating the quality of life you want for your self. Life maintenance--giving up the adrenaline rush of putting out fires.
Quarterly Goals
Your goals put into perspective based on quarters of an annual schedule.
Single Daily Action
An action taken daily to reinforce what you want in your life for personal growth and/or business growth.
Special Permission
Having permission to do or be a certain way during the process of pushing hard towards achieving a goal. It may be a special treat, or a special privilege not often taken; or it may mean allowing yourself to experience things differently.
Values
Intangible, that which is intrinsically important to you, when honored, your life is fulfilling. What is true to Self. Not morals.
Vision
The picture in your mind, or a knowingness, that represents where you are going--creates a basis for "being" and "doing" on the way of getting there. The dreams and ambitions which you see out in front of you pulling you forward.
Walk Your Talk
Guidelines for living your Mission, Vision and Life Purpose. Intentions, commitments, actions, goals, daily habits supporting the process of your life towards balance and fulfillment. Developing methods and behaviors that honor who you really are. "Being" and "doing" in ways that support your Life Purpose, that make your life flow.
Keeping your word, being on time, doing what you say you will do. As in The Four Agreements – be impeccable with your word.
Annual Goals
What you want to achieve within a year from now.
Balance
Balance is integration of awareness, conscious choice and patience.
Daily/Weekly Actions
Actions you do daily or a certain number of times per week to support either a goal; a "success ingredient" until completion; a primary focus; the development of a specific habit; or a way of being.
Destiny
What is bound to happen to you in this lifetime. Information used to create a sense of Purpose, Vision and Mission.
Focus
The ability to choose to concentrate your attention in a way that serves you. Clarity of purpose used to forward yourself.
Fulfillment
Those moments which are filled with joy, happiness, love and satisfaction. Living from a personal foundation that supports you most in being fulfilled. Doing and being what you love.
Future Self
The Self with the wisdom of 20/20 vision, who is already living out your Vision of your life--has a message of getting from here to there.
Intention
The meaning behind who you are being and doing.
Life Purpose
The reasons you are here on earth, what gives your life meaning. A common theme, or thread throughout your life.
Life Purpose Statement
A single statement including two elements: a metaphor for who you need to be to live on purpose; and the impact you want to have on your life and the world.
Mission
A way you are acting on your Life Purpose--the "doing" part of your Life Purpose, may also be motivated by a specific goal or vision.
Planning
Taking the time to look at what you want, when you want it, and the appropriate steps as well as pace to getting it.
Primary Focus
The main project; area of focus; or ultimate goal of getting what you want. Usually defined for a given time period.
Proactive
Taking responsibility for your beliefs, behaviors and experience. Creating the quality of life you want for your self. Life maintenance--giving up the adrenaline rush of putting out fires.
Quarterly Goals
Your goals put into perspective based on quarters of an annual schedule.
Single Daily Action
An action taken daily to reinforce what you want in your life for personal growth and/or business growth.
Special Permission
Having permission to do or be a certain way during the process of pushing hard towards achieving a goal. It may be a special treat, or a special privilege not often taken; or it may mean allowing yourself to experience things differently.
Values
Intangible, that which is intrinsically important to you, when honored, your life is fulfilling. What is true to Self. Not morals.
Vision
The picture in your mind, or a knowingness, that represents where you are going--creates a basis for "being" and "doing" on the way of getting there. The dreams and ambitions which you see out in front of you pulling you forward.
Walk Your Talk
Guidelines for living your Mission, Vision and Life Purpose. Intentions, commitments, actions, goals, daily habits supporting the process of your life towards balance and fulfillment. Developing methods and behaviors that honor who you really are. "Being" and "doing" in ways that support your Life Purpose, that make your life flow.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Another Tip From Seth Godin
Cliches
When you launch a new idea or project into the world, you'll probably use connections to what has come before as a way to tell your story.
Caribou Coffee, for example, uses all sorts of metaphors and cues and even verbal tropes that we learned from Starbucks. These signals help us understand that the place we're about to enter isn't a steakhouse, isn't a shoeshine stand and isn't a massage parlor. It's a place to get a latte.
Books that want to be bestsellers work hard to look like previous bestsellers, from the store where they are sold to how many pages long they are to how much they cost. These signals help us determine that this object is something worth buying and reading.
Cable TV does this, politicans do this, computer resellers do this.
Here's the thing: you can't stand out if you fit in all the way, and thus the act of deciding which part isn't going to match is the important innovation.
Matching an element almost looks like failure. Matching not-at-all, on the other hand, is the refreshing whack on the side of the head that causes attention to be paid.
When your car looks like a car but the doors are gullwing, we notice them. When your suit looks like a suit but the lining is orange, we notice it. When you apply for a job and you don't have a resume, we notice it.
This was the secret of the golden age of comic books. 90% of every hero was on key, professionally done, easy to understand... which allowed the remarkable parts to stand out.
You can't be offbeat in all ways, because then we won't understand you and we'll reject you. Some of the elements you use should be perfectly aligned with what we're used to.
The others... Not a little off. A lot off. Seth Godin
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So the question is as creative people how are you creating your art in your own unique way, by following and staying true to your distinct vision.
Happy Creating!
Caribou Coffee, for example, uses all sorts of metaphors and cues and even verbal tropes that we learned from Starbucks. These signals help us understand that the place we're about to enter isn't a steakhouse, isn't a shoeshine stand and isn't a massage parlor. It's a place to get a latte.
Books that want to be bestsellers work hard to look like previous bestsellers, from the store where they are sold to how many pages long they are to how much they cost. These signals help us determine that this object is something worth buying and reading.
Cable TV does this, politicans do this, computer resellers do this.
Here's the thing: you can't stand out if you fit in all the way, and thus the act of deciding which part isn't going to match is the important innovation.
Matching an element almost looks like failure. Matching not-at-all, on the other hand, is the refreshing whack on the side of the head that causes attention to be paid.
When your car looks like a car but the doors are gullwing, we notice them. When your suit looks like a suit but the lining is orange, we notice it. When you apply for a job and you don't have a resume, we notice it.
This was the secret of the golden age of comic books. 90% of every hero was on key, professionally done, easy to understand... which allowed the remarkable parts to stand out.
You can't be offbeat in all ways, because then we won't understand you and we'll reject you. Some of the elements you use should be perfectly aligned with what we're used to.
The others... Not a little off. A lot off. Seth Godin
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So the question is as creative people how are you creating your art in your own unique way, by following and staying true to your distinct vision.
Happy Creating!
Monday, December 6, 2010
Another great posting from Seth Godin...
Watcha gonna do with that duck?
We're surrounded by people who are busy getting their ducks in a row, waiting for just the right moment...
Getting your ducks in a row is a fine thing to do. But deciding what you are you going to do with that duck is a far more important issue. Seth Godin
Getting your ducks in a row is a fine thing to do. But deciding what you are you going to do with that duck is a far more important issue. Seth Godin
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Russell Carpenter - Flora at Notion Fine Art Gallery
Congratulations Russell. If you have a chance check out Russell's beautiful flower images at Notion Fine Art Gallery.
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Saturday, December 4, 2010
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