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The Illusion of Happiness
The Illusion of Happiness
A thought occurred to me as I made coffee… happiness and unhappiness are fictions of my mind. I am neither perhaps.
Larry G. Maguire
Apr 3, 2018
Pavor Nocturnus: Night Time Fears
Pavor Nocturnus: Night Time Fears
To be alone in the quiet of night is the best time to be a writer. For others though, it’s better to be dead, or perhaps unconscious.
Larry G. Maguire
Apr 2, 2018
Exchanging Art For Dollars
Exchanging Art For Dollars
One of the biggest struggles we creatives endure is making a sustainable living from our work. Perhaps we can begin to solve that from here…
Larry G. Maguire
Feb 17, 2018
The Sunday Letters Newsletter
The Sunday Letters Newsletter
I’ve been writing Sunday Letters for almost a year now and I can’t see it stopping anytime soon. Here’s why you should read it.
Larry G. Maguire
Feb 12, 2018
Creatures Of Habit
Creatures Of Habit
Habitual tendencies help us or hinder us, bringing us equally to success or failure. In that, are we the sole creator of our own…
Larry G. Maguire
Feb 11, 2018
The Greatest Challenge In This
The Greatest Challenge In This
Setting new targets for my work can be tough, but perhaps the greatest challenge occurs early in the morning
Larry G. Maguire
Feb 10, 2018
A Return To Writing Daily
A Return To Writing Daily
Writing daily builds the skill. It makes us better writers. What better reason to establish and keep the habit?
Larry G. Maguire
Feb 7, 2018
057 - Are You Wasting Your Time?
057 - Are You Wasting Your Time?
You’re working hard but there’s little positive feedback and even smaller financial reward. So is it worth it?
Larry G. Maguire
Aug 27, 2017
056 - Make Something Different
056 - Make Something Different
Here’s why you need to constantly break the rules
Larry G. Maguire
Aug 26, 2017
055 - The Larb: New Podcast Launching Soon
055 - The Larb: New Podcast Launching Soon
A New Podcast For Creative Entrepreneurs
Larry G. Maguire
Aug 24, 2017
054 - Marketing: A Dirty Word For Creatives
054 - Marketing: A Dirty Word For Creatives
Marketing can be a bit of a dirty word for artists. But not doing it leaves your work in the dark
Larry G. Maguire
Aug 24, 2017
053 - How To Ensure Our Children’s Success
053 - How To Ensure Our Children’s Success
We think we know what’s best for our kids, but are we really so sure what we know is accurate?
Larry G. Maguire
Aug 20, 2017
052 - I Feel The Pull Of Drawing Again
052 - I Feel The Pull Of Drawing Again
I haven’t drawn anything in over 12 months, but it’s calling me again
Larry G. Maguire
Aug 16, 2017
051 - How To Create Positive Momentum
051 - How To Create Positive Momentum
Do these things to kick your day off on the right track
Larry G. Maguire
Aug 15, 2017
049 - How To Know If This Is Right
049 - How To Know If This Is Right
You have an impulse to start, but doubt if it’s viable. How do you know you’re not wasting your time?
Larry G. Maguire
Aug 13, 2017
048 - “You’re Wrong. You’re Trying To Make Talentless People Feel Good”.
048 - “You’re Wrong. You’re Trying To Make Talentless People Feel Good”.
The Dumb Facebook Comment That Got Me Fired Up!
Larry G. Maguire
Aug 6, 2017
047 - What It Takes To Make Great Coffee & Other Important Things
047 - What It Takes To Make Great Coffee & Other Important Things
Why you need to give a shit about your work, but not too much
Larry G. Maguire
Aug 11, 2017
046 - How To Break Bad Habits
046 - How To Break Bad Habits
Bad habits are hard to break, it’s true. Here’s how I broke one of my worst
Larry G. Maguire
Aug 10, 2017
045 - Creative Play: Here’s What Can Happen When It’s Missing
045 - Creative Play: Here’s What Can Happen When It’s Missing
Play is creative, but has play a more significant impact on our lives that we know.
Larry G. Maguire
Aug 3, 2017
044 - Rustley Packet Man - I’m Going To Kill You!
044 - Rustley Packet Man - I’m Going To Kill You!
He enters the library and the pristine silence is broken
Larry G. Maguire
Aug 4, 2017
043 - Nursing A Damaged Ego
043 - Nursing A Damaged Ego
I killed over 60% of my email list. Here’s where I go from here…
Larry G. Maguire
Aug 3, 2017
042- Time For A Clear Out
042- Time For A Clear Out
I’ve a small email list and open rates have not been what I’d like, so it’s time for a clear out.
Larry G. Maguire
Jul 28, 2017
041 - The Psychology of Creativity: A Research Project
041 - The Psychology of Creativity: A Research Project
The depth and width of The Psychology of Creativity is endless, but worth the pursuit nonetheless me thinks.
Larry G. Maguire
Jul 27, 2017
040- How To Be Understood
040- How To Be Understood
There’s a simple answer to this, maybe you haven’t found it yet
Larry G. Maguire
Jul 26, 2017
039 - What Is Self Efficacy?
039 - What Is Self Efficacy?
Enduring self efficacy is a significant personality trait of successful people. Here’s how creatives can develop it.
Larry G. Maguire
Jul 25, 2017
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