by Zoe M. McCarthy | Nov 7, 2013 | Creating
“In the dust of defeat as well as the laurels of victory there is a glory to be found if one has done his best.” —Eric Liddell Have you used the same launch pad, the same source, for your creative ideas? Has the distance your ideas have soared become shorter? Then...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Oct 31, 2013 | Creating
“Opposites attract. If two people just alike get married, one of you is unnecessary.” —Larry Burkett You’re preparing a talk to a women’s group. Or writing a romantic scene. Or composing a song. Where will you find a romantic idea to entice your female audiences? Here...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Oct 17, 2013 | Creating
“When I grow up I want to be a little boy.” —Joseph Heller I think inner children get tired of waiting for their adults to consult them. They keep reminding their adults creativity peaks around age 5. But their adults ignore them. It’s time to stop pretending your...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Oct 10, 2013 | Leading
“The sweet spot of every person lies at the intersection of our greatest strength and greatest passion.” —Ken Coleman Has your approach to engage an audience gone awry like a shanked golf ball that speeds away from the cup? If so, finding the creative sweet spot in...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Oct 3, 2013 | Writing
“There are no mistakes or failures, only lessons.” —Denis Waitley Do you need to go to a writers’ conference to learn to write? Yes. How else will you experience blunders that teach you about conflict; the hero’s greatest fears; obstacles, disasters, and ticking time...
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