Dreams

The Importance of Mentorship

by Julie

“To dance is to live. To live is to dance.” ~ M.A.D Motto In life, we look to mentors to help us navigate the rugged terrain ahead. Receiving tips and advice from people who have “been there done that” is one of the most valuable lessons of all. It shows us the importance of paying [...]

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“I can’t” and the Defeatist Mentality

by Julie

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re probably right.” – Henry Ford A little piece of me died inside yesterday when I heard a mother say to her (very talented) teenage daughter: “You can’t make art your career because it’s too competitive.” Sigh. I honestly can’t think of a worse dream-crushing [...]

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Dreams vs Nightmares, Video Three

by Julie

“Creativity is allowing oneself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.” Scott Adams The final film in this Circus Blog Video Series is about dreams, reality, and the merging of the two entities. Ladies and gentleman, without further adieu, I give you: Video # 3 Dreams vs Nightmares Related articles by Zemanta [...]

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Plan B only Distracts from Plan A

by Julie

Ditch Plan B. Period. It only distracts from Plan A, which is your ultimate goal. Dreams are funny things – they don’t come to fruition without lazer sharp focus, passion, courage, and of course lots and lots of hard work. When you have a goal in mind you owe it to yourself to make it [...]

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10,000 “No’s” Equals One “Yes!”

by Julie

Rejection is a reoccurring challenge for all of us. The most effective learners among us know that real value is gained when we learn from those “nos.” How many cold calls does it take to land your first client? How many auditions must you undergo before you land the role of your dreams? How many [...]

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