I had an email to send. A simple reply for a simple sweet note from a client. It wasn’t a groundbreaking piece of prose. The question a robot would ask is “What’s the minimum viable action?” I find it little easier to ask something like “can I make it worse?” Inevitably I’m delaying on something … Can It Get Any Worse!?
I did street performances across America. April 1, 2000 I started in New Orleans, then Boston, San Francisco. Later, L.A., Baltimore, New York, and more. Every city, I performed in tourist areas and every city had different audience types. These were basically the same people ( a mix of US and Foreign folks on vacation) … The Culture Of The City On Tickets On Crack
Maybe this sounds familiar. I used to believe in magic. I was a child magician performing tricks I learned in books and bought in kits. The tricks were obviously not magic to me, but my hope was that I would get there. I thought the deeper I got into illusions, the closer I would come … Unmystical Art
We didn’t publicize lineups or special appearances. We had a weekly show and we wanted to sell out every week. We succeeded. Brand The main reason to not promote the lineups was for building a brand. We wanted a show that people trusted. The message was, “No matter what week you come, you’ll get a … Why I Kept My Lineups Secret
“Am I afraid of failure, or am I afraid of success?” The answer is easy. You’re afraid of failure. We’re afraid of failure. We’re afraid of public failure. Even when our work is private and we are “my own worst critic” we are trying to protect ourselves from public failure. We might think if we … The Fear Of Success
Audiences are looking for curation. We have content out the wazoo. There’s plenty of it. We are actively trying to ignore all the content that doesn’t suit us. It’s a relief when someone helps us ignore and feeds us a simplified content stream. When someone steps up and says, “This is all you need. This … Curation
I started learning magic tricks when I was seven years old. We went to Disney World and all I wanted to do there was go to the magic shop. My mom bought me some tricks and I showed them to everyone before I practiced. I did my first professional show at age 11. I loved … The Hopefulness Of A Magician
I have a restaurant with a windy hallway. When my waiter brings you a salad, a few leaves of spinach will always blow off the plate. I lose the spinach and you don’t gain it. You rob my car. You break the window and steal the radio. I lose the radio and the window and … Transaction Cost
I think it’s very tiring to look at a video chat screen when people are not looking at my eyes. When I’m in an online meeting, I want folks to be energized by the interaction. I also want to see their facial expressions so I can communicate well with them. We don’t want to look … How To Make Eye Contact In Zoom / Facetime / Video Chat
The most appealing lighting does two things. It’s clear what is being depicted The subject is in it’s ultimate state For a portrait or a zoom call, that means 1?? we can tell what the person’s face looks like and 2?? that person is healthy and attractive. When a light source is reflected in the … The Catch Light
Maybe you’re not the type of person who’s ever run into a glass door. I am that type. There was something in front of me that I didn’t see and didn’t know it was there. It surprises me mid stride It might hurt a little bit It stops my progress It makes me question my … The Glass Tasks
I have a guest over. A new friend whom I admire. I want to show him love and give him goodness and share with him who I am. First thing I do is apologize for the house being messy. My highest intention is generous, but my first action is based on scarcity and fear. I … Generosity Empowers Simplicity