"Why do we need art?" In a world that seems to more and more focused on "work works," is there still a place for beauty? Do artists matter anymore? I think they do.

Why We All Need to Act More Like Artists

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Some things must end so other things may begin.  In this final episode of The Portfolio Life, Jeff discusses what a portfolio life is and shares the lessons he’s learned over the course of producing the podcast.  Lessons learned:  Your first stab at a new medium is rarely very good. You learn as you go. Finding your voice requires experimentation.  How you end something is directly correlated to how you begin the next thing.   We invite you to check out our new podcast, Hey Creator! at https://goinswriter.com/hey/. 

The Portfolio Life Finale

On The Portfolio Life this week, I’m chatting with Peak Performance Expert, Eric Partaker. Eric helps entrepreneurs become better leaders using behavioral science and techniques from the worlds of elite sports and the military, where peak performance is key. Eric is the author of the new book The 3 Alarms: A Simple System to Transform Your Health, Wealth, and Relationships Forever. Check out his website at www.ericpartaker.com. What we’re talking about:  How dedicated effort, planning, and tenacity help you achieve your goals How a medical emergency on an airplane changed the course of Eric’s life The three core areas of a balanced life Why living every day as your last isn’t the right mindset for a fulfilling life Eric’s method for rating how effective his days are  The concept of antifragility and the effect of the COVID-19 virus on business 

Peak Performance Every Day: Interview with Eric Partaker

On The Portfolio Life this week, I’m talking to Elida Field, a professional artist whose work has been featured in the White House and on magazine covers. She’s currently working on her first book, Nobody Dies in Art Class. To learn more about her work, check out www.elidaart.com   What we’re talking about:  How reaching out to other artists and influencers can help you grow. Why so many people have preconceived beliefs that they’re not “artists” when they really are, and how you can fight against that negative belief. What happens when children realize that their parents are just people who don’t know the answers to everything. How to make a living doing what you love. How you can find different ways to use your artistic side to create diverse income streams. The process of finding your artistic flow. 

The Artist’s Life: Interview with Elida Field

The act of finding the deeper part of you that never fades may be the most important task of your life. It is certainly the best place from which to create.

Am I Still Me?

We're at the end of the 5-day Paid to Create challenge and so far, we’ve identified why we create, the importance of making money off our art, how to know what to sell, and to whom. Now, it’s time to sell.

Why We All Need to Act More Like Artists

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