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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