Art Basel is winding down in Miami, FL leaving some attendees asking “What is art?” and “How do you become an artist.”

In the book the Linchpin, Seth Godin states: “Art is a personal act of courage, something one human does that creates change in another.” He goes on to say “An artist is an individual who creates art. The more people you change, the more you change them, the more effective your art is.”

Each one of us can be an artist, each one of us has an artist gene to create art, to “create change in another.”

Do you interact with people? Chances are you are creating art . . .
The art of negotiating,
The art of running a meeting,
The art providing exceptional customer service, and
The art of listening.

How do you interact with others in your life? How do you connect with others? How do you communicate with others?

Chances are you are being an artist and creating art!

Patty Soffer The Soffer Collec+ion

After stupidly overindulging this Thanksgiving Read More…

“Seize the moment of excited curiosity on any subject to solve your doubts; for if you let it pass, the desire may never return, and you may remain in ignorance.”

William Wirt

Leo Babauta / Zen Habits

Today I’m happy to share with you the digital version of my new book, Focus. It’s about finding simplicity in this Age of Distraction. It’s about finding the focus you need to create, to work on what’s important, to reflect, to find peace. Read More…

The writer Max Lucado tells a story about how he was a slob, leaving dishes out on the table after he ate and throwing his socks behind the couch; then he got married. He said his wife had a “Road to Damascus” discussion with him as she instructed him to change his ways; she taught him a different approach to his lifestyle. Then the moment of truth occurred; when his wife was visiting her parents for the weekend, Max was home alone. However, something strange happened; when he left the dish out, not returning it to the sink, he felt uncomfortable even though his wife was not there. He was actually cleaning up and picking up after himself and wondered what was going on. Then, he figured it out; he was introduced to a higher standard.

When have you gained knowledge and wisdom (a higher standard) in some area of your life? After you gained this higher standard did you apply it to your life or continue with your old habits and characteristics?