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Podcast: In Defense of the Steve Harvey Memo (and Boundaries)
Podcast: In Defense of the Steve Harvey Memo (and Boundaries)

Podcast: In Defense of the Steve Harvey Memo (and Boundaries)

About a month ago, a memo from comedian and TV host Steve Harvey made the rounds and earned him a lot of criticism. It was directed at his team, and instructed them not to approach him in public spaces, not to interrupt him when he's in the makeup chair, and not to barge into his dressing room to ask him something. People decried the memo saying it was an indication of Harvey's inflated ego, but I disagree. Yes, he could have handled it differently (and he admitted so himself), but in principle, what he did was healthy. He set clear boundaries to protect his ability to do his job.

On today's episode, I discuss three areas where you also need to set healthy boundaries if you want to be effective as a creative pro. 

The Accidental Creative
Podcast: Three Pieces Of Advice For My 20-Something Self
Podcast: Three Pieces Of Advice For My 20-Something Self

Podcast: Three Pieces Of Advice For My 20-Something Self

When you are younger, it’s possible to be successful because you are smarter, more talented, or more of a hustler than your peers. However, as you grow older, you begin to see patterns that you might have overlooked before simply because you didn’t have as much data. Knowledge can be bought, but wisdom is always earned.

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The Power of No
The Power of No

The Power of No

Many people allow their life to become cluttered with passive yes's, not active ones. They are living with a decision they made months or years ago, and are not making the effort to re-visit whether it's still the right decision. Sometimes you have to say "no" in order to re-focus your efforts.