When you make the amazingly courageous decision to improve yourself, to say yes to bigger and better things for your life, you WILL encounter haters. They may even be people you consider friends. Consider it a sign that you're on the right track. Keep going. The Sellout by Jason Kotecki. Made with iPad. …
Art
Show ‘Em How It’s Done
One thing my Dad likes doing with his grandkids is eating Hershey’s chocolate syrup with a spoon, straight from the bottle. It was a big day in our household when Kim taught Lucy how to dunk cookies in milk. And then there's the story a childcare professional I met in Houston shared with me. …
It’s Time to Opt-Out
When you buy something online, during the checkout process, there is almost always a checkbox with an invitation to receive promotional emails of some sort. Sometimes you have to check the box to get the emails. Other sites have pre-checked the box for you, automatically assuming that you want their stuff. If you don’t, you physically have to uncheck the box -- or opt-out -- yourself. If you’re not paying attention, you could end up getting a bunch of stuff you didn’t really want. Too many people live life with their checkboxes pre-checked. …
7 Unconventional Lessons I Learned at The World Domination Summit
Kim and I recently attended the World Domination Summit in Portland for the second year in a row. The brainchild of Chris Guillebeau (Remember him? We did a fun interview with him a short while back), WDS is a conference inspired by the question: How do you live a remarkable life in a conventional world? One thousand real-life answers to that question were in attendance. …
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Why Life Balance is Like Dancing
Do you often measure a day's success by how many things you were able to check off your to-do list? …
Gotta Love That New Art Smell
Last summer, after years of doing very little art, my creative juices started percolating. I felt the overwhelming desire to make stuff. To cast off in new directions and have fun. I started creating art again. Not everything was great -- most wasn't -- but I thought it was time to release some of the good stuff into the world. Here you'll find the first new prints we've offered in several years. Perhaps one or two would look great in your home or office. …
Things Are Lookin’ Up
This is the first in a series of brand new art prints I'm releasing in the coming weeks. I created this one in response to the global economic crisis. I don't know about you, but I've found it downright exhausting to hear the constant stream of negativity on the news and in daily conversation. No doubt, we are living in trying times, but no matter how dire the circumstances, there are always hidden opportunities waiting to be found. Some of the largest and most important companies and technological advances were born in the most challenging periods of history. Some may discount the …
The Art of Living Unconventionally: Interview with Chris Guillebeau
A few years ago, Chris Guillebeau made it his goal to visit every country in the world before his 35th birthday. He's already visited over 175 of them, and is on pace to complete the quest next year. He is also a writer, entrepreneur, purveyor of the blog The Art of Non-Conformity, and author of the excellent book by the same name. His mission is to help people live unconventional lives, make their own choices, and change the world. We had a chance to chat with Chris recently, and covered a wide range of topics. We asked him about his world travels, how his adventure has changed him, and …
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Bucket List, Summer Edition
A few months ago, I wrote about the idea of making a list of things you want to do this summer. A summer bucket list, if you will. This is mine. Time flies, whether you're having fun or not. Creating a great life story requires living with intention. As the old saying goes, if you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there. But if you want to create a life filled with great scenes and happy memories, you need to do your part. You need to invite those scenes and memories into your story. One way to do that is with a bucket list. Write it out. Draw it, like I did. Or …
Cookie Sale
We live in a culture that worships the new. I think it's worth keeping in mind that just because something isn't "new" doesn't mean it's without value. This is true with things other than just cookies, too. [ Cookie Sale. Acrylic on newspaper. 9 x 12 inches. ] …