Criticism is almost always defined way too casually. It’s lumped in with disapproval and mistakes. It gets traction with meanness and jealousy. Its synonyms are...
From the mind of Michelle Markwart Deveaux…
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It feels DELIGHTFUL to do hard things that scare us.
For about a day and three-quarters. Because WHAT IF?! I mean, really, WHAT the EFF IF?! HEY: Doubt is not fear. Important distinction. Fear is paralyzing, and usually...
Courage.
Funny/not funny thing about courage: It only exists in the context of fear. And, it can only be defined by the one exhibiting it, much like failure can only be defined...
Success: Action & Discipline
Discover how pairing up action and discipline can build trust with your audience and yourself. Learn the secret to consistently taking action and achieving your goals.
Persistence through Struggles and Failures
Struggling to know where to start when you have a ton of work? Journey with me so we may persevere and find success through determination.
So last week I went all wonky on SUCCESS and gave you this definition:
I am sure some of y’all got defensive and mopey and responded in your head with sassy pants comments. Note that I did not say paying ALL your bills, or even defined...
You’ll have to bear with me.
This next series of posty-mails is a mash up of my story with some old fashioned advice. It’s gonna take a few weeks to get through the nitty-gritty. Think of it as a...
Making Your Masterpiece Week 3: Polish that Sucker Up!
This is my very favoritist bestest love-it-the-mostest part of learning new material. It’s my favorite part because this is the time when you inject the piece with YOU...
Don’t practice until you get it right. Practice until you cannot get it wrong.
How many times have I had a student say, “I must not be a singer” or “I guess I am not good enough to go to (insert big name college/city of choice here)” or “Maybe I...
I want you to fail. Big time fail. A lot.
I want you to crack on a high note in front of 100 people. I want you to trip going up the stairs. I want you to forget lines, and entrances, and cues. I love it when...