This world seems so have so many opportunities and good fortune for everyone but me.  What do I need to do differently to have better luck and success?

* You have to stop seeing those things - resources and opportunities - as scarce.  They are infinite.

* The best way to unlearn scarcity is to act as though everything is abundant

* It takes a leap of faith, but its a good one.  Try it for a few weeks and you will see a huge difference in the quality and happiness of your life.

What is it that makes successful people successful?  Are there things I can model and repeat?

* There are six fundamental keys to being successful at anything

* They are the same across all cultures and forms of enterprise

* You may hear it 100 different ways, but they always boil down to the same things.

What is it that makes successful people successful?  Are there things I can model and repeat?

* There are six fundamental keys to being successful at anything

* They are the same across all cultures and forms of enterprise

* You may hear it 100 different ways, but they always boil down to the same things.

What do you do when you hit obstacles.  Really hard ones?

* Challenges of some kind are inevitable.  Occasionally, they will seem really bad.

* Avoiding these challenges is not the goal.  Accepting them head-on with dignity, grace and skill is a talent that is definitely worth having

* How you think about challenges determines how bad they really are.  Some perspective helps, but what’s really powerful is your ability to welcome challenge - to see it as an opportunity to address your gaps and level-up your game as an artist, entrepreneur, or leader.

Can I have Overnight Success?

* I personally don’t believe you should seek that.  Hurrying success means you want it for the wrong reasons

* This will take time.  But where that frustrates 90% of your peers, forcing them to compromise and quit..you will learn to enjoy the ride, enjoy the wait, taking small successes as they come, and studying the lessons you’ve learned so you can get better tomorrow….

Are there any tools for people who write that can help boost productivity and fire up the the creative engine?

* Have fun experimenting with tools.

* Tools should be accessible (ready when you need them).  They should be portable.

* Create your own workflow and creative schedule

* Combine creative work with other mindless tasks

True Originals Change the World.  What do they do differently?

* They remain true to their vision, and their unique voice.

* They don’t compete against everyone riding a popular wave.   They create their own trends.

* They are experimental and avoid the current flavours, yet are not trying to be different for its own sake.

Don't I have to ‘pay my dues’ before I can leap, before I can lead?

* Anyone with a Vision Can Lead

* You will need confidence, and confidence must be tempered with Humility

* A service based vision ensures you are seeking to make some impact in the world, and that is reason enough to lead.

What single thing could I change to combat self-doubt and anxiety in my art, business and life?

* Attachment to specific Outcomes

* Deferring Happiness to sometime in the future or past

* Seeing the world as scarce rather than abundant

How is your creative habit and leadership development doing this week?  What inspiration and support do you need?

* In order to excel, you need to look back periodically and identify progress and problem areas

* Make note of successes - things that move you toward your goal, enhanced confidence, creativity, positive feedback.

* You may also have encountered procrastination, fear, doubt, lack of confidence,

* There are habits and mindsets that will help you prepare for the upcoming week: