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Note-taking 2.0 – Without A Pen Or Paper – Part One

Inspiration strikes at any time – it does not wait for us to be in front of a computer. In this post, I show you a convenient way I use to record notes. In part 2 we’ll talk about a simple system for databasing them.

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53 minutes 26 seconds? An episode of Burn Notice doesn’t count as a note.

Ever get a profound idea, only to forget it later?

If you’re like me, this is a terrible experience.

- You get a life-altering business idea, but forget the key points.

- A flash of insight that can improve you...

Jordan Mitchfield – A Fictional Case Study of the Victim Mentality.

“I used to think I was a victim of my story until I realized the truth that I am the creator of my story. I choose what type of person I will be and what type of impact I will leave on others.” – Steve Maraboli, Behavioral Scientist at Michael Thomas Research Center for Social & Behavioral Science, New York.

photo courtesy of yohanl on sxc.hu

Do a lot of bad things happen to you? Have you ever thought about searching for a solution to something that has kept you trapped for years, and thought,...

The Invisible Elements -Creative Marketing and Financing for the Indie Filmmaker

Want to raise money for an independent film? Elements may be your ticket to success, but you have to do things differently from those who are already established when things get tough. Here, I show how the people around you can help you raise money during preproduction, and market your indie film once it’s made. Enjoy!

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Photo from Jannes at sxc.hu

April 2012, I sat in at the UT film production class. I was new to town, and professor Richard Lewis was one of the few teachers who let people to au...

The Victim Mentality

You can tell when you’re in the victim mentality.

It’s easy.

1. The day is almost over and you’ve accomplished nothing.

2. You’re angry.

When you get angry, it may give you a short burst of energy. Showing anger may feel like an expression of masculinity, but it only reveals how easy it is to hurt your feelings.

In fact, it’s worse than steroids; steroids may shrink your balls, but at least you’re still wearing pants.

From about age 6-19, I was addicted to the burst of energy i’d get by being angry...