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No Plan Survives First Contact
There is an old military expression that say, “No plan survives first contact.” What this means to me is that we can plan and plan and plan, but once we engage at least one other person, plans change. This is … Continue reading
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The Labyrinth is Thoroughly Known
Joseph Campbell on The Hero’s Journey: We have not even to risk the adventure alone, for the heroes of all time have gone before us — the labyrinth is thoroughly known. We have only to follow the
Posted in Entrepreneurship & the Hero Adventure, Heroism
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A Business of One
Entrepreneur is a word that can trip some actors up. I am an artist myself and I never used the word “entrepreneur”, until I was already well into my first business venture. I wish, however, that I had been exposed … Continue reading
Posted in A Business of One, Arts Entrepreneurship, Independence in the Arts
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Our Mission
The Department of Arts Entrepreneurship at SMU seeks to equip its creatively minded students with entrepreneurial skills so that they increase their chances of sustainable income and so that graduates serve as the principle driving force
Burn Your Boat.
If you are toying with engaging in a new lifestyle, career, artistic endeavor or life opportunity, I urge you to say yes. But, if you decide to instigate this process of change in your life,
Posted in Burn Your Boats, Commitment, Decision
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Living Heroically
What’s a Hero? A hero is an individual who serves a cause that is bigger than just oneself. Common qualities of heroism are: Meaning: Meaning has a way of
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Should I Become an Entrepreneur? Your First Test.
Why do people become entrepreneurs? Some choose to go on the adventure. Some are thrust into it, as they are most able to lead a cause and movement. Others may feel that the job market is so bad, that they … Continue reading
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It’s All About The Plan
Want to increase your chances of making a living in the arts? Want to create your own business or serve as a “business of one”? Want to make an impact on the world? First you need a plan.
Posted in Creating an Arts Venture Plan
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No Inspiration like a Gun to the Head
Do you have large scale visions? Is there something you are just dying to accomplish but you lack the inspiration, the motivation to accomplish that goal? If so, I recommend you find your proverbial gun to the head. Of course, … Continue reading
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A Marriage of Art & Entrepreneurship
In training students to be Arts Entrepreneurs, it is vital that one never lose sight of the artistic component. Our talents and tools (techniques) rust like farm tools left out in the rain, if not consistently used. If we go … Continue reading
Posted in Artistry in Arts Entrepreneurship, Arts Entrepreneurship
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