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Re: CMB 039 : The 20 Mile March (2013 Wrap Up Part One)

J. Callaway-Pinckney — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 16:30:10 -0000

This was a really good podcast. Thanks for the great advice Nate, really appreciate it! My "20 Mile March" for 2014 is to spend a minimum of 30min Mon-Fri producing/mixing in FL Studio (the DAW that I use). Hopefully that's specific enough lol.

Re: CMB 039 : The 20 Mile March (2013 Wrap Up Part One)

J. Callaway-Pinckney — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 09:35:11 -0000

Since 2006. I think it's a fun and easy to use DAW. Although I've been using it for a few years, I still think there's a lot more potential to unlock from the software. Hoping to tap into that.

Re: A note on creating something imperfect

J. Callaway-Pinckney — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 09:55:09 -0000

Thank you!

Re: The creative warm up

J. Callaway-Pinckney — Fri, 30 May 2014 15:53:43 -0000

I try to spend some time praying before I get started on whatever I'm doing creatively. Helps me to relax, and get focused on what I'm trying to do. I don't do it all the time, but it definitely helps me.

Re: Youth Ministry Discipleship “A New Old Way” – Daniel Fernandez

J. Callaway-Pinckney — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 10:23:27 -0000

Great article. I think it's cool to know that a lot of what God calls us to, is a lot simpler than what we make it. The same way Christ disciples us in our personal walks, we should mimic that as we relate to other folks in the faith.

Re: Take your headphones off if you want creative inspiration

J. Callaway-Pinckney — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:09:36 -0000

Great advice! It can be a little difficult to unplug, but it's definitely useful at times. Thanks for the share.

Re: How to Feel Like a Man [VIDEO] | The Art of Manliness

J. Callaway-Pinckney — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 14:29:45 -0000

Awesome video! A lot of this can be applied to various aspects of your life. Good stuff.

Re: This One Mistake Can Greatly Hinder You As A Musician

J. Callaway-Pinckney — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 13:20:31 -0000

This is definitely a good list of helpful advice. I think I really struggle with #4 though. I'm not too sure how to go about getting a coach. Especially, if my art isn't typically (writing, spoken word, etc.) something you can find willing teachers. What advice would you give to finding a coach?

Re: This One Mistake Can Greatly Hinder You As A Musician

J. Callaway-Pinckney — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 09:26:25 -0000

Yeah, I guess a little of both. I know a coach can help you have proper form or show you some things you can change. While a teacher can instruct you in new areas or disciplines. I'm probably thinking of a mentor more than anything lol.

Re: The Surprising Self-Discovery Lessons of Blogging (Plus a Challenge!)

J. Callaway-Pinckney — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 11:20:18 -0000

I'm in. I'm curious to see what comes out of this.

Re: Stop Perfecting: Move Before You Are Ready

J. Callaway-Pinckney — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 12:07:48 -0000

I think that's great advice. Especially if you have a small field of friends/consumers to test your "first version." Once you see how that goes, make edits and then cast out into deeper waters. [thumbs up]

Re: Creative Something

J. Callaway-Pinckney — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 19:32:34 -0000

The desire to help someone else be who they're supposed to be inspires me.

Re: My One Step to Eliminate Failure

J. Callaway-Pinckney — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 10:21:29 -0000

This is great advice for anyone working to chase goals or dreams. I think for myself, I have to hold on to and commit to knowing and believing that the goals/dreams I'm working towards are worth it. Sometimes it's important to be reminded of the value of your own efforts and ideas. Thanks for article!

Re: Writing Contest: You Deserve to be Inspired

J. Callaway-Pinckney — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 17:30:50 -0000

Thanks for making this opportunity available! Here's my submission,
"Fight For Love":
https://jamcalpin.tumblr.co...

Re: 3 Critical Questions Every Writer Must Answer

J. Callaway-Pinckney — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 13:50:28 -0000

I'm not even really sure of the thing that I'm writing now. The biggest thing I'm working on right now is to consistently post a blog every week. I'm 7 weeks in and it's going well. It's actually getting a little challenging, because I'm not sure what direction to take this blog.

Right now, it's a place to share some ideas and thoughts that I think will help my ideal reader (I got to rework the description of my ideal reader). So, the blog is fun, but I know there's more that I'd like to write.

The most prominent idea in my mind currently is to work on an eBook to offer to those who subscribe to my blog. It'll take a sum of the general ideas I'm sharing on my blog, and then expand on it a bit. I don't think it'll be that long, but it would be too long for a blog post. I'm trying to keep the posts on my page pretty short since the average reader doesn't like reading that much.

I think, after that eBook (Is there a minimum word count for something to be considered an eBook?), I do have another creative writing project I've been delaying for a while. It's a music/audio book project. The actual story is completed, as well as the lyrical content, but I’m stuck trying to finish the narration. A friend of mine was working on it, but he's not as available anymore. I really do want to finish the project, but I'm not sure how I'll make the time to do it.

So...after the blog(s) is the eBook and the music/audiobook project. I probably should set some deadlines and get some accountability. But, I really need more motivation than anything. Seeing the value in setting aside the time to work on either thing is definitely a huge obstacle for me. It'll probably be a good idea for me to spend more time wrestling with question #1. Right?

My initial response to the why is: I really enjoy writing, and I'd like to share helpful and beneficial things with others. Not really in it for the money, or the fame, or even accolades. I want to get my thoughts out (gets noisy in the head) and potentially help people. Not sure if those reasons are captivating enough to keep things going, but I have to start somewhere, right?

Re: A Pivotal Step to Get Past Your Fear of Writing

J. Callaway-Pinckney — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 13:16:28 -0000

Thanks for sharing a little piece of your story, Leslie. It's definitely encouraging and at the same time challenging. It can be daunting to take that first monumental step forward.

Re: Focus is One of The Most Important Blogging Lesson You’ll Ever Learn

J. Callaway-Pinckney — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 12:52:14 -0000

"Vibrant Excellence: living for glory and for good" a blog where thoughts, wisdom, and ideas are shared to help us live a more purposeful life. (http://vibrantexcellence.com/)

Thanks for the helpful advice, Bryan! Definitely useful tools to put into practice.

Re: Stop Trying to Be Famous and Build a Body of Work Instead

J. Callaway-Pinckney — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 13:05:36 -0000

This is probably my favorite piece of advice from this mini-series. Thanks for sharing, Jeff!

Re: How to Start Writing a Book

J. Callaway-Pinckney — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 17:56:57 -0000

Thanks again for sharing great advice, Jeff. This post alone reminds me that writing is definitely more of a marathon than a sprint. Advice like this helps a lot with the process!

Re: How to Believe You Are Good Enough

J. Callaway-Pinckney — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 08:50:21 -0000

[thumbs up] Thanks for the helpful post! It can be very difficult to hold on to this truth. A simple reminder is always need.

Re: DDTBro | Blessed AF, Black Panther, and Becoming An Entrepreneur in 2018

J. Callaway-Pinckney — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 12:28:07 -0000

In the process of starting your own business, what's the best time to transition from being a sole proprietor to creating an entity?

Re: DDTBro | Blessed AF, Black Panther, and Becoming An Entrepreneur in 2018

J. Callaway-Pinckney — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 10:22:10 -0000

Thanks for responding! I was thinking about LLC or other type of incorporation.

Re: DDTBro | Blessed AF, Black Panther, and Becoming An Entrepreneur in 2018

J. Callaway-Pinckney — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 11:29:49 -0000

Okay, got it. Thanks for clearing that up!

Re: Working Through Forgiveness

J. Callaway-Pinckney — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 15:45:07 -0000

First, thanks for reading and commenting! I can definitely understand how problematic that could be. I don't think it's wrong to question if they were genuine, especially if their actions show otherwise.

Re: What to Do When You Feel Like a Fake

J. Callaway-Pinckney — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:38:55 -0000

Thanks for the awesome and challenging post, Jeff! I've been involved in doing A/V for majority of my career, but now I'm transitioning to writing and voice acting. The A/V path has helped a lot with the voice acting path and it pays the bills, but I'm becoming more aware of the discomfort the shadow brings.

What are some signs that it's okay to let go of the "shadow"? Or, that I should spend more time investing in the "true self"? I hope the question is clear. =/