The Simplest Art I’ve Ever Created
March 15th, 2011 § Leave a Comment
A few years ago, I saw a beautiful sketch of the Eiffel Tower – one of the many buildings I’ve never seen, but will one day. I took the sketch and painted it. Acrylics are my favorite, bright colors are my second.
Like many things in life, simple is better. First up, the Eiffel Tower…
This past Christmas, my Mom asked me to paint the CN Tower in Toronto, where she and my Dad spent a night of their honeymoon.
Hope you enjoy!
My Fail-Proof Tip for Motivating and Succeeding
March 2nd, 2011 § Leave a Comment
A few years ago, I read about a single thing you can do that could get you through anything. I mean anything. Any one thing you might be dreading or simply anxious about: a big presentation, a first day of work or school, a family reunion, a trip across the country, a workout at the gym, anything.
Ready for it?
Visualize yourself succeeding afterwards.
What does that look like? Maybe it’s visualizing yourself after a big presentation, getting applause and big congratulations of a job well done. Maybe it’s picturing yourself after a workout thinking I’m so glad I made myself go to the gym. Perhaps it’s thinking of yourself on the plane leaving from a big trip you were dreading feeling elated you went.
Regardless of the situation, I’ve found this trick to do wonders for my motivation and drive.
Think about it…don’t many of us imagine the worst that could happen? Failing miserably?
When I don’t want to go to the gym, I imagine myself afterwards being happy I went. When I’m nervous about a presentation, I imagine myself nailing it when I’ve finished.
You still have to put in the effort, but situations are far less daunting when you imagine them going perfectly.
Art to Inspire
February 24th, 2011 § 2 Comments
Here’s a mini-collection…
of things I’ve seen and captured, and have inspired me. Enjoy!
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5 Cliché Sayings that are Entirely True
February 26th, 2010 § Leave a Comment
1. Don’t cry over spilt milk.
2. The grass is always greener on the other side.
3. What is meant to be will be.
4. Don’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes.
5. Plan for the worst, hope for the best.
5 Things No One Ever Tells You When You’re Growing Up
January 9th, 2010 § Leave a Comment
Some of life’s lessons are hard. But that’s their nature…learning things the hard way, that is.
Growing up, you learn that by going to college you’ll get a better job, that you should always balance your checkbook, the list goes on and on. The issue is that parents, teachers, and the role models in your life can’t possibly teach you everything there is to learn. You’ve got to do some of the heavy lifting yourself.
Here are some of the things I’ve learned, hopefully they keep you from making any, err, mistakes in life:
- Always back up your computer. External hard drive, zip of the important stuff, it doesn’t matter; just do it.
- When your computer prompts you to update, click OK, if you wait you’ll forget.
- Get a credit card when you’re 18 years old and start building your credit. Better yet, get your name on your parents’ CC as young as possible.
- Get comfortable networking as young as possible. That means, getting out there and talking to people.
- Learn how to budget. You’ll be thankful for a nest egg if you learn how to save.
What about you? What are some of your learned gems?
