Seth Godin is the author of 17 books and has a blog that is followed by thousands. He’s been on my radar for a while now, and I subscribe to his blog posts. He talks a lot about business and art and how these two things can co-exist.
Here is a blog post of his called The artist who dances on the edge. My youngest daughter, Stacey, forwarded it to me. I didn’t know that she subscribed to him, too. She is out on her own in the world of business, and I’m glad she’s paying attention to what Seth has to say.
Also, considering how cowardly I feel sometimes, the fact that my daughter thinks this post is about me, touches me. But I will try to stand straighter and claim it.
See what you think:
You are brave.
Such a generous soul, someone who doesn’t hesitate to leap when others shrink in fear. Your work means so much to you and to the people you share it with, we can’t help but be inspired at the way you make your magic.
You’re a warrior in the service of joy and you never seem to stop standing up and speaking up and doing your very best work.
Sometimes, a particular audience doesn’t deserve you. But that doesn’t matter in the long run, because of your relentless generosity in sharing your gift.
I can’t wait to see your next work, and the one after that.
Do you like this, too? If so, consider forwarding this post to any artist or writer you know who you think is brave. They need to know that you see their courage even if they don’t. Also, look inside yourself and see your bravery, too. Then get to work. We are waiting on your next work and the one after that. xo
Boy, you’re on a blogging roll.
I’ll be blogging less soon, at least I think. I’m running out of ideas, have said everything I can.
BTW, you said on my blog you’d never heard of Anna Kendrick. I strongly recommend the movie Up In The Air, adapted from a very different novel written by Walter Kirn. Kirn approved of the huge changes and even makes a cameo in the movie. George Clooney is wonderful but it’s the women–Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick–who steal the show. And some really smart writing from director Jason Reitman. Interestingly, his father was a film director too, but I don’t like his films–Ghostbusters, Legal Eagles, Stripes, Ghostbusters II, Dave–nearly as much.
I have seen Up in the Air, John, I just didn’t realize who she was. I did think the women stole the show in that film. The movie, itself, wasn’t my favorite.
Just curious, how am I “on a blogging roll?” I post once a week, as always, so nothing has really changed on my end. Except I accidently scheduled this one to go out on Monday instead of Tuesday. I welcome your observations, though.:)
Susan, a wonderful compliment from your daughter and great post!
I’m glad you liked it, Susan. My daughters are the best. xo
Seems to me you’ve been posting more lately. Or maybe the weeks are just flying. It’s nearly August already!!
I think the weeks are just flying, John. I feel it, too.:)