by Zoe M. McCarthy | Feb 12, 2015 | Writing
“One fails forward toward success.” — Charles F. Kettering I share the story of my meet-the-author library event for one purpose: Don’t bemoan the poor response to your author event; look for the hidden successes. Click to tweet. Act 1 – The Setup I called a...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Jul 31, 2014 | Leading
**Welcome to my blog on my new website (zoemmccarthy.com). I hope you enjoy the new look!** “If you give to others, you will be given a full amount in return. It will be packed down, shaken together, and spilling over into your lap. The way you treat others is the way...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Apr 17, 2014 | Creating
“The artist finds a greater pleasure in painting than in having completed the picture.” — Lucius Seneca. Do you dream of people buying your art masterpieces or reading your bestseller or attending your sold-out performance? Or do you picture the Most Creative...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Dec 5, 2013 | Creating
“When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through the Philistine country, though that was shorter. For God said, “If they face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.” —Exodus 13:17 Do you ever feel like you’re filled with a...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Aug 29, 2013 | Creating
“Our job in life is not to be successful, but to be faithful.” — Billy Graham You have a dream or calling. You have failures and too few successes. You harbor resistance and discouragement. You ask yourself, “Will I ever be a __________?” My question was: Will I ever...