By Sherry Siska All you have to do is take a gander at any actor, singer, musician, or pro athlete who is “making it” in their profession and you’ll see the confidence just oozing off of them so hard that it’s practically rolling down the street. These folks are nothing if not confident. I, on […]
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The Unparalleled Gifts I Get From Making Collage Art
The freedom and fun that comes from letting go of expectations and embracing the creative process.
Do I Have the Courage to Ignore Conventional Wisdom?
The trouble with conventional wisdom is that it leads to a life that’s, well, conventional.
Writing is Fighting: Conquer Fear of the Blank Page
Why you need to get out of your own way and just let the words come out without judging
7 Surprising Ways Reading Romeo and Juliet Can Make You a Better Leader
By Sherry Siska When it comes to learning to be a better leader, everyone should take some lessons on what not to do from the Bard himself, Mr. William Shakespeare. Consider that familiar high school classic, Romeo and Juliet. Every year when I pull out our well-worn copies and teach it to my ninth grade […]
Be Fearless: Drown Out the Killer Voices and Embrace your Destiny
By Sherry Siska Don’t be gettin’ above your raisin’, now, you hear? Well, don’t you think you’re little Miss High-and-Mighty? Did you see her, running around, thinking she’s all that and a bag of chips? Just who the heck does she think she is, Miss America or something? It took me a really long time […]
With the Fall, Goeth the Pride? Not Always!
By Sherry Siska So, the other day, someone we’ll call, uh, Running Chick, went for a run. It went something like this: Running Chick: Wow! I feel great today! I’ll bet I’m running faster today than I ever have. I’ll bet I can beat all of my goals for the summer today. I’ll be having […]