Proud for Providing Careers in the Arts
One of the special things about building One River School is the chance to create great career opportunities in the arts, while also teaching people how to build a compelling business that stands out from the crowd. Funding for the arts is struggling, and as a result there is a…
Read MoreThe Adventures of Life
This morning I was reading the New York Times, and I came across an amazing story that I wanted to share with you. “Why He Kayaked Across the Atlantic at 70,” tells the tale of Aleksander Doba and his amazing feat that simply boggles my mind. As an entrepreneur, I surely…
Read MoreMonday Thoughts: Genius
Every Sunday I watch CBS Sunday Morning. It is very simply the best of what television can be: smart, thoughtful segments that often share a special twist or nuance that make me feel better about the world we live in. Yesterday’s theme was “Mind Matters” and it delved into a…
Read MoreMonday Thoughts: Time Ticks By
Why do we spend so much time thinking about really silly things when time is the most precious resource we have? The basic answer is that the human brain simply doesn’t work in the most rational fashion. For whatever reason, we can’t possibly perfect how we make decisions because the…
Read MoreMonday Thoughts: The Joy of Sharing
Since I started One River, I have become enamored with what I call “The Joy of Sharing”. It’s that moment when a student proudly shows you what they completed and it is a really important one. Whenever we create something, whether it is a painting, a writing or a music composition,…
Read MoreMonday Thoughts: The Role of Creativity in Your Career
The thing that got me into this business in the first place was my curiosity. When I worked in big companies, I didn’t always find the culture supported my interests in exploring new ideas and strategies. The truth is, the larger a company gets, the more hard wired their processes…
Read MoreMonday Thoughts: Welcome to Art Savvy
Art Savvy provides us with the chance to advocate on a worldwide level by writing thoughtful posts about artists and sharing fun art lessons online. We are also using this platform to talk about the health & wellness benefits of doing creative things. Additionally, we will be sharing cool stories…
Read MoreMonday Thoughts: Noise
The other day I was staring at the word “unwire,” and I began to fantasize about what that meant. The notion of rest and relaxation seems so different today and with my Dick Tracy device in my palm all the time, I literally feel like there is a wire plugged…
Read MoreMonday Thoughts: Winter
Are you done with it yet? No matter what happens, every year at this time I start to take a deep breath and prepare myself for the final push through February’s doldrums. But, this year I have some new tools that are helping me deal with these gray, cold days.…
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