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A MASTER’S JOURNEY: Jim Olson

A MASTER’S JOURNEY: Jim Olson

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The process-oriented mindset is one of several styles of moving to the beat of your own passion.  Another name for it is “mastery.” One of the best breakdowns of the requirements and outcomes of pursuing “mastery” is the one the celebrated art curator Sarah Lewis delineates in her book, THE RISE:  Creativity, the Gift of Failure and the Search for Mastery. This 2014 book is a fascinating exploration of the constant pursuit of excellence that is pretty much what distinguishes…

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WHAT DO YOU OFFER?

WHAT DO YOU OFFER?

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When comedian Steve Martin was interviewed by radio host Charlie Rose, the funnyman was asked to answer the “how” question aspiring performers always ask those who have made a success of their career. Martin said nobody liked hearing this answer, but he did it anyway:  “Be so good they can’t ignore you.”