In this American Express commercial, Liz Lemon of the tv comedy series “30 Rock” (played by Tina Fey, who is also the creator and a writer of the show) is called on for a series of executive and creative decisions, as well as being a mom. As a multitalented, multitasking marvel, Lemon handles the demands [...]
In her book, Mary-Elaine Jacobsen quotes some insightful comments by Annemarie Roeper (founder of the Roeper School and The Roeper Review, a professional journal on the gifted) about the intense inner pressure to create as a characteristic of high ability people: “Gifted adults may be overwhelmed by the pressure of their own creativity. The gifted [...]
By Ali Brown As entrepreneurs, one of our most important duties is keeping our minds open to fresh moneymaking ideas. Holding regular brainstorm sessions can uncover fresh spins on our original ideas, and keep the passion alive—not only within ourselves, but for our customers and clients as well. But, if you want to have an [...]
By Allison Maslan As a life and career coach, I’ve helped thousands of people discover a new direction full of passion and meaning. One of the best tools is an inward search. The following questions can help you see your life and its possibilities through a completely new perspective. Write your answers in your journal [...]
By Cynthia Morris I’ve been accused of being ‘too much’ all my life. Too loud, too fast, too smart, too multi-talented, too audacious. I’ve never been able to live according to that external standard of ‘just right’. Artists are often ‘too much’. It’s the job of the artist and writer to reflect what they see [...]
.. Here is an excerpt from Renita Kalhorn’s interview with Pamela Slim: [Also see Inner Entrepreneur post Pamela Slim on Excuses People Use To Stay at a Job.] .. The Mental Toughness Summit [From the site:] “The telesummit features exclusive LIVE interviews by Renita Kalhorn with world-class motivation and mental toughness experts – New York [...]
One of the ways we can energize our ambitions and more fully use our talents is to become more aware of our real passions. And one way to do that is to enjoy characters in films, and pay attention to how we feel about them and their actions. In his article James Bond Has It [...]
Career change expert Valerie Young notes she put herself through college “the way a lot of young people do, by waitressing” – and the place she worked holds value as a lesson in developing business ventures. She writes: One wild summer my sister Susan and I worked at the then famous Thompson’s Clam Bar in [...]
“Whatever it is, I have to really love it – that’s what’s important to me. “I wouldn’t have done ‘The Lion King’ if I didn’t believe it has something solid to say to people.” Director Julie Taymor added, “When you approach it that way, you come at it with all your soul and intelligence.” In [...]
As a writer in the middle of my first novel, I experience swings from enchantment to disgust with my work. Falling in love with your writing can be as inspiring, and as delusional, as falling in love with a person,. These shifting perceptions aren’t just exclusive to writers. In his post The Psychology of Creativity [...]
As I discovered over the years in my own interactions with the mental health system, when someone with a creative personality is seen through the eyes of those who have a different temperament, such as scientists and doctors, the result can be mislabeling and misdiagnosis. People who are uncomfortable with extreme states are often, unfortunately, [...]
Most people experience strong feelings occasionally, unless they are depressed. But for some, their emotional reactions are especially intense. Psychologist Kazimierz Dabrowski (1902 – 1980) developed a theory of personality that is often used to understand gifted children and adults. One of his ideas is Emotional Overexcitability (or Excitability), which can include intense feelings, extremes [...]
following our dreams, awareness of beliefs, positive psychology book, career development products, beliefs and success Revolutionary Road and pursuing your dreams “For years I thought we shared a secret… that we would be wonderful in the world. I didn’t exactly know how, but just the possibility… kept me hoping.” That is from one of many [...]
Michael Angier on change, Brian Tracy on achievement, personal development, self improvement resources “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi Gandhi’s famous advice is another reason to engage in personal development: to make this a better world, as well as improve ourselves. “Be the change..” may be a simple aphorism, [...]
Christian Bale’s tantrums Acclaimed for his dynamic performance as Batman – such as in the new film “The Dark Knight” – Christian Bale won’t be charged after his arrest for alleged assault on his mother and sister, in part because they didn’t want to press the matter. Bale has denied the accusation. But according to [...]
Jim White, Ph.D. is author of What’s My Purpose? A Journey of Personal and Professional Growth. In an article on his blog, he writes about exploring our talents as a way to understand our life purpose. Here is an excerpt: How talents and purpose relate You can make an assessment of your abilities in order [...]
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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.
