Things That Don’t Get Easier

Things That Don’t Get Easier

Playing the song Hotel California. Making an entire Thanksgiving dinner from scratch. Solving complex problems. This morning on the radio I heard Joe Walsh talking about playing with The Eagles, and how there are plenty of their songs he can sail through, but the one...
Have you hit your tipping point yet?

Have you hit your tipping point yet?

Most of the time your brain is ready for big change before your heart is. For example: maybe you’ve got a job that pays the bills, you get along with your boss and colleagues, and the work is pleasant. It’s not going anywhere, but it’s not bad, right? Isn’t that all...
How To Know What To Focus On

How To Know What To Focus On

If you’re anything like me, and I’m guessing you are because you’re here, when you’re thinking about new ideas or possible projects, or even just what you could do with your weekend, it’s sometimes hard to get focused. You generate all kinds of great, interesting ways...
The Secret to Happiness

The Secret to Happiness

We all want to feel excited and hopeful for the future, but sometimes we slide into a rut, and the world seems a lot less sparkly and interesting. I’ve struggled my whole life with clinical depression, which means not only ruts but some seriously low times. I manage...
You Are the Hero of Your Life Story

You Are the Hero of Your Life Story

I write a column called Fandango for The Taos News, which is all about living a satisfying, productive creative life. (Meaning it’s geared toward artists, writers, and creatives of all stripes.) I just wrote a two-part article about something I’m wildly...