My name is Michael Mandaville. I am a Filmmaker, working on the “Taken” series, directing my own films and webseries. I am a Writer, finishing my own novels, non-fiction and scripts. I am a Martial Artist who has been in Kenpo Karate for the last 35+ years. I majored in Philosophy so I think too much. Together, here, I am sharing Insights, Resources and Methods for you to become your own Creative Explorer. I believe we are all Creators of our own Destiny. And Explorers of new Paths to benefit yourself, your community and humanity.
Become your own Scholar Warrior. Join Me.
What is a Creative Explorer?
- A person who would normally be a hyphenate such as a Writer-Producer-Director-Actor but has other interest that inform their primary ambition.
- A Person keenly interested in Creativity in many forms such as artistic expression as well as business entrepreneurship.
- A Polymath – but some Creative Explorer don’t like that because they don’t like math.
Am I a Creative Explorer?
- Do you see connections between various competencies or skills?
- Do you intuitively or consciously connect the dots between two skills?
- Do you like the approach away from a Specialist and toward a stronger Generalist?
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Why Martial Arts Matter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBp7UIPsIOw I have studied martial arts for most of my life, recently Kenpo Karate under the Grandmaster Ed Parker system with 8th Degree Bryan Hawkins. You can see him above teaching the first Yellow Belt technique - "Delayed Sword"....
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