Nov 12

Jimmy Chin’s Guide to Achieving Impossible Creative Goals (One Step at a Time)

He is one of the most celebrated and respected adventure photographers and filmmakers on the planet. If you’ve seen the nail-biting, Oscar-winning documentary Free Solo, you’ve witnessed his masterful storytelling. But Jimmy Chin is more than just the guy behind the camera; he’s a world-class mountaineer, a National Geographic photographer, and a constant source of inspiration for anyone looking to merge their passion with their profession. Jimmy’s story is a powerful lesson in following an... read more ›
Nov 28

How to Capture Creative Gold When You’re at the End of Your Rope — Literally. [Interview with Jimmy Chin]

There are two types of photographers who impress the hell out of me. One is the wartime photojournalist, who puts his or her life on line to document real stories and images behind the world's most dangerous conflicts. [I've written about it before -- Would You Die for a Photo?]. Without their work, truths get lost, and the stakes are as high as they can get. The other is the extreme photographer. I'm not talking... read more ›
Feb 18

Unlock Your Creativity: 7 Stages To Experiencing “The Zone” + Why It’s Good For You

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There are times when the work is easy. When it's 3am and there is a connected feeling, when ideas flow effortlessly. When the inner critic who otherwise stunts creativity gets gagged, bound and shoved into a dark closet. And then there are the opposite times. When the feeling of being "blocked" or stunted creatively is powerfully frustrating and the inner critic rages supreme - where nothing of value seems to find its way to the... read more ›