Monthly Archives: September 2013

Rock Stars and CEOs

Posted on September 21, 2013 by tropicaltheartist

Ever noticed how absurd product launches have become?  I’m sure there are very creative people behind the launch of high tech gadgets.  There is the stage, the lights, the music, the video, the pizzazz and the amplification.  Those are all … Continue reading →

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Bad Advice about Mistakes

Posted on September 17, 2013 by tropicaltheartist

I often see articles that are lists of mistakes to avoid.  “The Seven Biggest Mistakes to Avoid as an Artist”.  “Mistakes to Avoid as a Start-up Entrepreneur”.  “Mistakes Best Avoided”.  You’ve seen these articles and blog posts too, right? These … Continue reading →

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Art as Cold War Pawn

Posted on September 8, 2013 by tropicaltheartist

As sometimes happens to me, three well-written, but seemingly unconnected articles happened upon my inbox, in close succession, this week: Modern Art was CIA Weapon http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/modern-art-was-cia-weapon-1578808.html The Curse of the Herd http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/making-humans/201301/the-curse-the-herd Why Embracing Change is the Key to Happiness … Continue reading →

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