Create the Map | Dreamers, Thinkers, Doers Making Meaning & Unleashing Creativity

A 4-Step Guide to Creating

Creating takes energy, time, and dedication. Here’s the 4-step approach I’ve taken to create things like movies and websites.

Interview: Matt Darst, Author of “Dead Things”

Matt Darst is a first-time author of the novel, Dead Things.

Are You Investing in Yourself?

It’s easy to overlook just how important it is to spend time and money investing in yourself, but no other investment will pay better dividends.

Interview: Michael Slater of SpeedNetworking.com

Michael Slater founded SpeedNetworking.com and works as the Managing Director of Slater Realty & Investments.

Are You Taking Time to Listen?

I recently spent an hour sitting alone on the shores of Lake Michigan just listening, and this is what was revealed to me.

Interview: Barry Sorkin of Smoque BBQ

Barry Sorkin is the founder/owner/operator of Smoque BBQ in Chicago. He left a full-time job as an IT consultant to pursue his secret dream to start a BBQ restaurant.

The Wisdom of The Serenity Prayer

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.

Interview: Kelley Long of KCL Financial Coaching

Kelley Long launched her own financial coaching practice after years of working in estate planning for Fifth Third Bank and PNC. We talk about how she took the plunge into coaching.

Are You an Amateur or a Professional?

Amateurs talk and think about doing the work or just dabble in the work. Professionals do the work and get the job done.

Interview: Gregg & Elise Jaffe of Big Teeth Productions

Gregg & Elise Jaffe launched Big Teeth Productions, a Chicago-based video production company, back in 2005 after seeing one-too-many boring wedding videos.

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