How often are you proud of yourself?
“I've never wanted to look like models on the cover of magazines. I represent the majority of women and I'm very proud of that.”
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Michael Edmondson
Aug 20, 2019
Do you energize your dream or your nightmare?
Adams said “If I am going to pay attention to my nightmare I should be able to work on my dream. One of them will take my energy, I'd ra
Michael Edmondson
Jun 29, 2019
How often do you practice improvisation?
“When I was improvising, I was able to really play in the moment, away from any preconceived notions. The improvised performances sounded as
Michael Edmondson
Jun 5, 2019
What keeps you going?
In an April 2017 Vogue interview, American singer and songwriter Katy Perry said that “I had so much ambition and determination and that’s w
Michael Edmondson
Mar 22, 2019
Are you aware of the brown M&M rule?
Today is March 22 and the Navigate the Chaos question to consider is “Are you aware of the brown M&M rule?” Navigating the chaos often...
Michael Edmondson
Feb 20, 2019
Can you ignore the critics and move forward?
AC/DC ignored the review, continued making music and became the fifth-best-selling band in U.S. music history.
Michael Edmondson
Feb 9, 2019
How do you respond when no one is watching?
John Wooden observed "The true test of a man's character is what he does when no one is watching."
Michael Edmondson
Jan 12, 2019
How often do you let anger derail you?
In the 2005 American romantic comedy and drama film The Upside of Anger Evan Rachel Wood’s character Lavender "Popeye" Wolfmeyer s
Michael Edmondson
Jan 6, 2019
Is it possible to do the impossible?
Is it possible to conduct an orchestra without a baton? Yes, of course it is! Kurt Masur, the music director emeritus of the New York Philha
Michael Edmondson
Dec 27, 2018
How often do you remind yourself that life can sometimes be fortuitous?
Lake told Rolling Stone magazine in 2013 “It’s very weird, but there you go - strange things happen sometimes. Music, and the music business
Michael Edmondson
Dec 25, 2018
How often do you handle the valleys and hills?
‘It’s not how you handle the hills, it’s how you handle the valleys.’”
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