How to create your future
Last weekend my team and I organized the first free outdoor film festival in Pokhara, Nepal. From crowdfunding to logistical planning, we spent months outlining how the event would run. Through hard work, grit, and perseverance, we turned what was once a dream into reality: Over 400 attendees enjoyed films in three different locations throughout the city. Popcorn, prizes, and toys were distributed….
More...How do you want to be known?
A lot of people are searching.
We’re questioning the ways things are done and how they are run, the notion of work, the ways in which we live, and the relationships we invest our time in.
Guilt is worthless (mostly)
Guilt can be split into two faces: The kind that is paralyzing and negative, a harmful state that serves nothing and no one; and the kind that can help you fix what is broken.
The first kind, for obvious reasons, is worthless. This kind of guilt will trick you into thinking you are worthless. It robs you of your most present and precious moments and kills your confidence.
The second…
More...Time to rest
With expectations from work and family, one of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face is deciding when to push and when to rest. Drawing lines and setting boundaries can be difficult with so many demands, yet rest can be an asset to your schedule and goals, providing the inspiration and stamina needed to finish tough projects and tackle new challenges.
Rest days aren’t just for athletes….
More...When there isn’t a spark
When your heart no longer flutters in your relationship, at work, or for a project, you have a decision:
1.) Walk away
2) Dig in
If you choose Option 1, take time to consider what went well about the experience. What aspects were enjoyable? What attracted you in the first place?
For Option 2, make sure there’s an upswing. How is the situation serving you and helping expand your skillset? What goals are…
More...11 reasons to work for free
“Why do you work for free?”
I hear this question often, especially after having volunteered for five years in Nepal. Most creatives, freelancers, and entrepreneurs will face this very same question at some point in their careers.
Should I work for free? Should I participate in this unpaid project? Should I volunteer my time?
Working for free can come with many benefits. Here are my top nine:
- Connections
- Personal satisfaction
- Appreciation
- Experience
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More...What do you want more than anything?
Grit. Determination. Focus. Passion. Stubbornness. Courage. Diligence. Patience.
Your biggest dreams will require all of these and more. You will wonder whether your sacrifices are “worth it.” You will question your decisions and make mistakes. You will disappoint others. You will disappoint yourself. Your resolve will be tested, over and over again.
But if you really, truly want something? Nothing will stop you.
Check…
More...Find what fuels you
art
music
nature
fixing
writing
walking
helping
praying
laughing
tinkering
exploring
reading
hiking
organizing
scultping
discovering
drawing
planting
analyzing
dancing
donating
planning
dreaming
yoga
hosting
gardening
meditating
sewing
giving
playing
cleaning
running
loving
singing
crafts
gratitude
building
painting
connecting
do more of that.
More...You are your greatest asset
Take the steps you need to make sure you are first on your priority list. Take care of your health. Take care of your inner space. Take care of your most important relationships.
There is no other you. Take care.
More...Above, beyond, and the unexpected
Anyone can construct a building and call it a hotel. Some will care about cleanliness and service. A few more will add personal touches, unique decorations, or interesting artifacts. Fewer still will care about the unexpected, delighting guests in the process: Hats and gloves and a warm jacket folded for winter months, hot bottles of water placed between sheets to warm beds, organized happy hours where guests are invited…
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