Hope springs eternal in the human breast. This is the first line in a poem written by the philosopher Alexander Pope. Most people who quote from the poem never quote beyond the first line. This gives the impression that Pope was altogether in favor of hope. Or, if merely read as a statement then perhaps he was just…
Author: Dr. Burnout
Creating Great Art Requires Only One Thing
I am a writer and I make wood and metal sculptures. I guess that makes me an artist. Am I a great artist? Do I produce great art? I don’t know. Some days I think my art is good, really good. Some days not so much. I was just thinking recently about what makes art…
When Stop Means Go!
We have all heard this. I know I have. You are getting ready to embark on a new adventure, start a new business, learn something new, try something new, meet someone new, or begin a new project and them you hear it. It wells up inside of you. That still small voice that says…
027 The Power of Transformation – small words…
Have you ever felt terribly discouraged, whipped, or defeated and someone gave you some words of encouragement that made all the difference? Small words, simple words, delivered by just the right person at just the right moment can make a tremendous impact in the life of another. Words also have the ability to do great…
Is it courage or something else?
I have seen this happen many times and so have you. You someone get knocked down time after time but they keep getting back up, usually swinging. Then, one day they finally make it big. They win. Perhaps this has happened to you. Before that happens people on the sidelines would ask, “so why does…