“As creator and innovator, one is required to prove the commitment to one’s pursuits, the power of one’s will and courage to create. After a while reality relents and you are allowed to cross the threshold into new creation.” That is a quote by Jean Houston, who notes that being a creator often includes barriers, [...]
The Mental Toughness Summit 2012 Online podcast presentations by multiple “Thought-Leaders And Role Models on Extraordinary Achievement – Helping You Succeed Under Pressure” Free live online presentations May 21st – May 25th. Recordings available after the Summit. From the site: Why do some people perform at their best under pressure and others choke? What’s the [...]
These wonderfully inspiring and insightful comments by dancer, choreographer and teacher Martha Graham (1894-1991), refer to many of the themes of the TalentDevelop sites – such as intensity/excitability, motivation, identity and self-regard, self-criticism and insecurity about creative work, and other topics that impact us as creative people, and may slow down or shut off our [...]
Laurie Anderson is one of my favorite multitalented artists, with creative skills in many directions. Here are some highlights from her Wikipedia profile: She is an American experimental performance artist, composer and musician who plays violin and keyboards and sings in a variety of experimental music and art rock styles. Initially trained as a sculptor, Anderson [...]
“The greatest achievements in life are only possible if we can activate the best within us.” Brendon Burchard This is a theme of his upcoming book “The Charge: Activating the 10 Human Drives that Make You Feel Alive.” There are already enthusiastic testimonials including these: “The Charge is an inspiring guide to the one thing [...]
[Also see Embracing Our Creative Abilities and Inspirations as Gifts - Part 1] This idea of viewing our talents as gifts reminds me of the book “Enjoying the Gift of Being Uncommon,” by Willem Kuipers. In a section of the book titled “Is it a Gift to be Uncommon?” he writes, “Giftedness refers literally to [...]
On or about April 24, 2012, an announcement was posted on her site www.sinead-oconnor.com that Sinead O’Connor has had to cancel her tour. She posted the following note: “With enormous regret I must announce that I have to cancel all touring for the year as am very unwell due to bi polar disorder. “As you [...]
Pinterest is “A content sharing service that allows members to ‘pin’ images, videos and other objects to their pinboard. Also includes standard social networking features” Over the past few days, I have been having fun setting up my account and adding stuff. Take a look at my 11 Boards (collections of images and links). This [...]
“The natural trajectory of giftedness in childhood is not a six-figure salary, perfect happiness, and a guaranteed place in Who’s Who.” Linda Silverman – in her book Counseling the Gifted and Talented. In her keynote address The Universal Experience of Being Out-of-Sync, Linda Silverman, Ph.D. argues that giftedness should not be defined as simply high [...]
“Something really vital happens if we treat the things that give us the most joy and delight – like, say, our creative abilities – as gifts…” – Jericha Senyak In her thoughtful and stimulating post “I is for Imagination” artist Jericha Senyak writes about some posts on my blog The Creative Mind, that they “seem [...]
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Site author: Douglas Eby, M.A./Psychology, is a writer and researcher on the psychology of creative expression and personal growth, especially for high ability adults. He is publisher of the Talent Development Resources series of sites.
