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We all want to be patted on the head. We all want to know we are part of the tribe.

D: / :D (or, Motivation Two Ways)

I still find myself reacting more to the threat of the stick than the promise of the carrot. How do I orient toward joy?

“I draw the path to walk”

There is art we make because we are dedicated to a craft and art we make because it’s an expression of our innate human desire to play.

Friday Listening: A Happy Go Lucky Podcast

I had the immense pleasure of returning to the Happy Go Lucky Podcast this week to talk about my time away in the Grand Canyon. Our theme was “Escape” which led to a lot of talk about how we can create space for making things in our day-to-day routine without running away to the woods. … Continue reading Friday Listening: A Happy Go Lucky Podcast

Free Workshops Next Week! Creative Motivation and Kick-Ass Kickstarters

As promised, here are the details for the two free workshops I’ll be teaching next week at Reed College. These puppies are open to the public and will involve SNACKS. Do I have your attention yet? Good! First up is Freelance Badassery 101: Maintaining Enthusiasm in the Face of the Unknown (Monday, January 21st, 5pm-7pm). … Continue reading Free Workshops Next Week! Creative Motivation and Kick-Ass Kickstarters