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OODA - Observe. Orient. Decide. Act.

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What Is The Scholar?

A system of consistent learning and self-development, improving in a highly competitive environment like Filmmaking, Writing and the Creative Arts will give you an edge. The simple Act of Living requires constant Growth. The Scholar informs the Warrior. The Warrior Acts but leads with the Scholar.

The Scholar creates your unique, authentic and individual understanding and then the Warrior ferociously acts upon these

Finding Fulfillment in a World Gone Mad

Finding fulfillment in a world seemingly gone mad in uncertainty and unpredictability can still be found. Takes work. Price: Priceless ...more

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December 10, 20247 min read

Finding Fulfillment in a World Gone Mad

Build Curiosity

Curiosity can be cultivated and is a critical skill and virtue of the human journey. ...more

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December 07, 20249 min read

Build Curiosity

How an UnderUsed Phone App Can Change Your Life

We all have phones but I think I used 10% of its features. One underused App can have profound effects on our lives because it can change our psychology and our goal oriented tasks. And that means f... ...more

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October 23, 20247 min read

How an UnderUsed Phone App Can Change Your Life

Brainstorming Your How: Nikehedonia

Nikehedonia is a Greek word with a unique meaning: The pleasure derived from anticipating success. ...more

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September 08, 20246 min read

Brainstorming Your How: Nikehedonia

Kinaesthesia: Power in Your Hand 

Use of your hands in thinking has many benefits ...more

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July 19, 20246 min read

Kinaesthesia: Power in Your Hand 

How to Power Up Your Brainstorming

Studies demonstrate the writing with your hand invokes Kinesthesia - movements that increase brain activity. Win through writing. ...more

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April 22, 20246 min read

How to Power Up Your Brainstorming

You Are History and History Is You

A technician restores a MG34 German machine gun which was the predecessor to the deadly MG42 known as "Hitler's Saw". The study of history informs us of the past...and our future. ...more

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February 25, 20248 min read

You Are History and History Is You

How To Power Your "Why" into "How"

Creating a One Page Mission Statement for your Why is a Powerful Motivator to take action. By connecting your emotional state with concrete action, you are stepping toward your goal. ...more

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October 30, 20233 min read

How To Power Your "Why" into "How"

Brainstorming the How: Pursuing Knowledge

Curiousity is a key to your How ...more

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October 30, 20234 min read

Brainstorming the How: Pursuing Knowledge

Brainstorming the How: I Wrote my Own History

Life Moves Fast. This Technique Highlights Your Important Directions ...more

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October 30, 20233 min read

Brainstorming the How: I Wrote my Own History

Brainstorming the How: Mindmapping

Use Your Freeflow Imagination to find your Unique Creative Steps ...more

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October 30, 20233 min read

Brainstorming the How: Mindmapping

Brainstorming the How: Make Your Life Cinematic

Filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock said, "Movies are like life with the boring parts taken out." ...more

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October 30, 20238 min read

 Brainstorming the How: Make Your Life Cinematic
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