Jul 26Are You Making This Common Creativity Mistake?Think about the things you got done today, yesterday, or over the past week. I’m sure your list includes some spontaneous activities, but I’m guessing most of the things you accomplished were planned. If you had a doctor’s appointment, got the oil changed in your car, met a friend for…Creative2 min readCreative2 min read
Jul 20Do This to Continue Your Love Affair with CreativityI remember many years ago when it struck me. I’m not even sure what sparked the idea. But it was profound. The thing that astounded me was the realization that everything I created (whether it was a song, a short story, a comedy sketch, or a painting) started as an…Creativity2 min readCreativity2 min read
Jul 18My Black Sabbath and Van Halen Flashback …Here’s a story about Magnetic Music Marketing that I covered in the most recent episode of my podcast: Decades ago I went to a Black Sabbath concert when I was just barely out of my teens. Ozzy Osbourne was still performing with them. As a fan, I was excited to…Music Marketing2 min readMusic Marketing2 min read
Jul 17You Are a Good Person Affirmations: ‘You Are’ + ‘I Am’ Positive Self-TalkWelcome to a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Today, we embark on an exploration that reaffirms the truth you’ve always known deep within — you are a good person! It’s time to embrace this undeniable fact and let it radiate through every fiber of your being. This recording uses a special affirmation format that combines the power of…Good Person2 min readGood Person2 min read
Jul 13Your Invitation to Unlock the Abundance You DeserveSomething special starts this coming Monday, July 17. And Pooki and I very much want you to be part of it! Do either of these describe you? You’re a good person doing good things in the world, yet you continue to struggle with money. There’s often a shortage of it or it’s so inconsistent you can…Money Mindset3 min readMoney Mindset3 min read
Jul 11Ready to Rewrite Your Money Story?That’s right. Whether you are aware of it or not, you have a money story. It’s constantly operating in the background, influencing your every move when it comes to money and finances. It steers your decisions about spending, saving, investing, and earning. It shows up when you think about asking…Money Mindset2 min readMoney Mindset2 min read
Jul 10CONFESSION: What Led to 56 Million Views on My YouTube ChannelI never saw it coming. Little did I know when I uploaded my first two affirmation videos six and a half years ago that it would lead to this: More than a million video views a month Close to 350,000 subscribers Eight videos with more than a million views each More than 56 million total…YouTube2 min readYouTube2 min read
Jul 6STOP Doing This to Yourself as a Creative EntrepreneurOne of the main reasons creative people are not more empowered is that they often cultivate a general sense of unworthiness. As a result, the doubts and questions flow: What will people think? Why am I pursuing this risky, crazy pipe dream to begin with? Who am I to follow…Creative Entrepreneur3 min readCreative Entrepreneur3 min read
Jun 30The Secret to Success (according to Oprah Winfrey)I love this quote from Oprah Winfrey: “The big secret in life is that there is no secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you’re willing to work.” It’s a powerful reminder of a fundamental truth about life. So many of us are constantly searching for the secret…Oprah Winfrey3 min readOprah Winfrey3 min read
Jun 28Be Present, Make Progress: Life Lessons From Improv Comedy“Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.” I love this quote from Oprah Winfrey because it reminds me of a fundamental principle of improv. Be Present, Make Progress: Life Lessons From Improv Comedy Today Is a Wonderful Day. Enjoy these Short Morning Affirmations for Positive Energy. Written and read by Bob Baker (c)…youtube.com As you may know, I teach and perform improv comedy. And one of the fundamental principles is…Improv2 min readImprov2 min read