I WAS HAVING a heart-to-heart with a trusted friend about an upsetting work situation. While relaying my frustrations, I caught myself spouting the words "I can't" ever so frequently. I can't do this, I can't do that because of this, that and the other. I was seeking advice on how to move forward, but my friend paused for a moment and slim-dropped a question instead:"Don't you know how much freedom you already have?" Not the question-answer I was expecting. My instinct was to … [Read more...]
Looking Fear In The Face
"TRY NOT TO look like you're going to kill me." That is what Henrik, my photographer, said to get me to loosen up. He was gracious enough to take some head shots for my book cover, and here I was, looking like I'm out to get him. I mean, it's one thing to take eight selfies and pick the best one and a whole another when a pro--one who's worked with the likes of Annie Leibovitz, Penelope Cruz, Harrison Ford--has set up lights and cameras and is waiting for you to … [Read more...]