Tag: EmotionalIntelligence
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The Craftsman and the Artist: Holding Both Halves of the Creative Self
There’s a tension many of us carry as creatives—quiet, persistent, and often unspoken. On one side is the artist: intuitive, untamed, guided by feeling, willing to break the rules for the sake of meaning.On the other is the craftsman: disciplined, precise, focused on mastery, structure, and doing things well. For a long time, I didn’t…
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A Compass for Creative Work: Lessons from Covey’s 7 Habits
This post is part of a short series on the creative books that have shaped how I think about storytelling, structure, and collaboration—especially in animation. These aren’t reviews, but reflections on the tools and truths I’ve carried into my work. There’s a certain kind of resistance many creative people feel when handed a bestselling self-help…
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Solitude and the Shape of Creative Trust
This post is part of a short series on the creative books that have shaped how I think about storytelling, structure, and collaboration—especially in animation. These aren’t reviews, but reflections on the tools and truths I’ve carried into my work. There’s a quote from Krishnamurti that’s stayed with me: “The moment you follow someone you…
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The Role of Empathy in Storytelling
(Or, Why I Used to Cry in the Children’s Section of the Bookstore) Before my animation career, I worked in bookstores—first as a researcher, then a lead, and eventually, a children’s book expert. Technically, I sold so many children’s and teen books they stopped rotating my shifts. Even when it was slow, I was asked…
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