Timeless advice for creators
The life of a creator can feel lonely. But you are part of a long history and thriving community of creators—writers, musicians, filmmakers, artists. In these articles, I share examples, principles, and frameworks to help you become a better creator. Sign up to get these sent to your email each week.
Two Mistakes to Avoid when You Get Advice from a Mentor
What should you do when you actually get through to a potential mentor, and get advice? How can you turn one-time advice into long-term mentorship?
In this short video (about 3 min.), I talk about the two big mistakes people make when they get advice from a potential mentor, and what to do instead.
Yoda Would Never Say This to Young Musicians (On Arts and Entrepreneurship)
Yoda would never say this to a young musician apprentice:
“Are you an artist or an entrepreneur? Choose you must.”
He also wouldn’t say:
“Anger, fear, entrepreneurship. The dark side of the Force are they.”
But he might say:
“You must unlearn what you have learned.”
When I was growing up, practicing my Bach and Chopin...
Why don’t all classical music concerts provide child care?
I love classical music concerts. I have two young kids. These two facts are not in harmony with one another. Let me tell you why, then let me propose a solution.