Strategic Possibilities

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  • E118 DarkoSilverstein Using Art to Craft Your Life Narrative

    Episode 118 of Strategic Possibilities Podcast, Episode 2 of our series for "Digital Art Renaissance."  


    In this episode, artist DarkoSilverstein shares the techniques he used to overcome what he calls, "narratives" that held him back, and how anyone can create a narrative that "helps them forward" and how to turn yourself into the main character of your own story.  Whether you're currently an artist, or you want to pursue an artistic career, there is so much that we "tell ourselves about ourselves" that either limit us or cast doubts. For DarkoSilverstein, it was growing up a troubled kid and the doubt he had in his mind that he could overcome those times.  But by learning how to take control of his personal life story and literally crafting it in a way that was helpful to him, he was able to motivate himself to pursue something he dreamed of for a very long time: creating a Sci-Fi universe.  Along with his experience, DarkoSilverstein also shares some stories that can potentially inspire you to start doing the artistic work you'll love creating.

    Darko Silverstein is a freelance concept artist based out of Raleigh, NC. He's currently working on writing and illustrating a scifi/ fantasy world building compendium, as well as whatever commissions come his way. Contact Darko through Artstation: darkosilverstein.artstation.com Instagram: @RealDarkoArts or email: [email protected]

    1 hr 16 min
  • E117 Greig Roulston - Overcoming Anxiety and Following Your Dream

    It's a great time for artists whether you want to work commercially or simply express yourself. But one challenge some artists face is the anxiety of letting themselves be vulnerable by posting their work online for all the world to see.  


    In our first episode on the Art Business series, concept artist Greig Roulston discusses the anxiety he had to overcome to reboot his career and pursue the arts.   Greig discusses how a patron discovered him a niche art piece of his, as well as the platform he likes to post on. He also dives deep into some of the strategies he used to overcome his anxiety which freed him to pursue a career as an artist. And you'll hear how Greig came to a sudden realization of finding what was important to him in his career.  

    For those of you considering arts, or feeling anxious about being an artist, or you simply would like some wisdom on how to tackle your personal obstacles, Greig's story is one you'll want to hear

    Greig Roulston is a Wellington, New Zealand based Concept Artist who specializes in robot and creature character design. He has a rich background in graphic design, photography, digitization, programming, technology, and tinkering.   You can follow him and check out his work at https://www.artstation.com/greigroulston and https://www.instagram.com/dontforgettheeye/

    1 hr 5 min
  • E116 Self-Talk Workout Motivation "Discipline is Freedom" Inspired

    Episode originally published as a VLOG

    Do you want to be left behind?  In battle-hardened-combat-veteran Jocko Willink's book "DISCIPLINE EQUALS FREEDOM," he talks about how there is no shortcut, no hack to getting after what you want.  But is it really simple as telling yourself "Get After It?"  Does "get after it" work for everyone? Why is it that some people think "get after it" and just go for it, leaving other's in the dust?  On one hand, Willink has lived through some of the toughest conditions and stressful situations a person can experience - so it makes sense that "get after it works."   But how can the rest of us apply thinking that get's us at it?  Let's explore this question about self-talk and motivation not just to workout, but how it can carry into just about every area of your life from career, to money, to goals, hobbies, relationships, and beyond.

    26 min
  • E.115 You Lose Money Everyday You Are Not In Cryptocurrency

    NOTE: Episode originally published as a VLOG


    The world is changing fast.  Banks offer ridiculously low returns under 1% that don't even beat inflation.  Keeping your money under your pillow means it becomes worth less and less every year.  Even the stock market is considered risky and speculative if you're trying to get returns over 20%.  And now, people are multiplying their money overnight in Cryptocurrency.  Simply put, if you're not at least learning about Cryptocurrency, you will be losing out on more than you can imagine.

    25 min
  • E.114 3 Intermediate Online Income Stream Ideas

    NOTE: Episode originally published as a VLOG


    Are you tired of the same old ideas from articles like "how I became a wealthy blogger?" Even though blogs have quickly gone out of trend over the past 5-10 years?  And it's still possible to build income streams from blogging, but there are even better ways to build a true brand and business.  This video looks at intermediate "201" ideas as opposed to beginner "101" ideas.  Almost everyone can talk or speak, but do they know how to monetize their thoughts to create an income stream? Do they have the mindset and confidence?  Most of us know about Writing 101, and we've all heard about Facebook advertising 101 and how to make a FB ad at this point. But do you know how to put it together to create an income stream?  If you have done some of the courses, built some expertise in a few different areas tied to online businesses, check out this video to find out how to put it all together for a passive income stream.

    30 min
  • E.113 It's Possible to Get Rich, Quicker Than Ever (Historical Proof)

    NOTE: Episode originally published as a VLOG


    Forget about "get rich quick schemes/scams/ideas/etc..." Here's something even more valuable than any scheme you can find - knowing what's possible and how people can do it.  Getting rich quick is more possible than ever before in any time in history.  The fact is, today, over a million people become millionaires each year in the United States. That equates to thousands of new millionaires EVERY DAY!  Why can't you be one of them? The truth is, you can.  We've gone from a society thousands of years ago when the wealthy hoarded wealth within their circles and "bloodlines," through the Renaissance, through modern civilization to Industrialization, Wall Street, and now technology provides us with tools to grow our finances faster than ever.  This video shares why historical, and recent events proves that you can, as well as some ideas around how, and what the future holds.

    33 min
  • E.112 Inside a Rich Mind "How to Be Rich" J. Paul Getty Book Thoughts

    NOTE: This episode was originally published as a VLOG

    It's interesting to see the world through another person's eye's such as through a book, or art.  J. Paul Getty's "How to Be Rich: His Formulas" provides an amazing look at what it means to be rich. I love the title "How to 'Be' Rich" and not how to get rich or how to make money or something like that.  After all, they say to not wait to "achieve" something to "be" something. Put another way, don't wait to have a million dollars to be rich. And if you can start to "be" something (happy, rich, creative, successful, etc...), the the beingness will attract the things that person would have. - this is getting esoteric though.  The fact is, Getty does an amazing job of giving you a couple hundred pages of his thoughts, experiences, beliefs, approaches to life, and more to let you experience what it means (from Getty's perspective) to "be rich."  Very powerful.

    12 min
  • E.111 How to be happy - One simple (not necessarily easy) practice

    NOTE: This episode was originally published as a VLOG.


    How to be happy?  It might seem tough to answer the question of "how to be happy" when we are all so different. But there's also something in common with all of us: there is a part of us that wants to be happy.  There is a fundamental piece of all of us who want to experience adventure, meet new people, enjoy life, have fulfilling work, and much more - do the things that make us happy.  But what stops us? What prevents us from doing those things that we want to go do that will make us happy?  This video might help to answer that question.

    20 min
  • E.110 What's Possible is Possible for You "A Happy Pocket Full of Money" by David Cameron Gikandi Book Thoughts

    NOTE: This podcast was originally published as a video episode.


    I'm a sucker for just about any reputable book that talks about personal development and/or money.   And this book "A Happy Pocket Full of Money" tops the charts of both. It is in a league of it's own.  I read many books so I can't so "this one" or "that one" completely changed my life. And I take something powerful away from just about every book I read.  But David Cameron Gikandi shares such a persuasive and researched view about money and happiness that makes this book great.  And while many money books talk about starting a business, making a marketing plan, easy business ideas, and biography's of "how they did it," - this one does the one fundamental thing very well.  That fundamental thing being making you understand why a happy pocket full of money is possible for everyone.

    8 min
  • E.109 Insightful Look at Two Different Types of Great Leaders "The Book of Joy" with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and Douglas Abrams Book Review

    NOTE: This episode was originally published as a video episode.


    Wow! What an amazing and insightful book into a weeklong visit with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.  Douglas Abrams does such a great job of capturing the moments between these two spiritual (and political) leaders.  And while the cover made me think this book might only be about spirituality, with a splash of pollyanna optimism, it wasn't. It went beyond that to capturing both their perspectives on how people can find greater happiness despite tough and challenging times.

    12 min

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