Jun 20

How to Find a Mentor

Everyone wants a mentor, the wise little green creature who will teach us how to swing a lightsaber and use the Force. We crave that guiding hand, the cryptic wisdom spoken in riddles, the long training montages where we finally learn to lift rocks with our minds. It's part of the mythos we’ve all internalized: the hero's journey doesn't start until someone older, weirder, and significantly more cryptic gives us a push in the right... read more ›
Sep 20

If You Build It And They Don’t Come

There's a common mis understanding about the phrase, "If you build it, they will come." A classic quote from Field of Dreams, but an often-deceiving belief we have as creators. Trust in the universe and belief in yourself are paramount, but do you really want to leave it up to chance? Today's episode includes three tactics for strategically getting your work seen. If you haven't already, check out CJ RAW episode, The Other 50 Pct.... read more ›
Nov 23

Brandon Stanton: The Hard Work of Dreams

In 2010, Brandon Stanton started taking pictures of people on the streets of New York City and posting them on a blog. After thousands of conversations and pictures, Brandon realized he wasn’t a photographer. Rather, he was a believer in connection, in community, and in basic human sweetness. In large part, Brandon’s work has been so influential because he removed himself from the equation and allowed the communities he documents to speak for themselves. Brandon’s... read more ›