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Why We are Friends is Clear

I am reading a book by a friend of mine. I have just begun reading it and already am getting a lot out of it. He has written some really wonderful and powerfully simple statements, phrases and insights that are definitely resonating with me and making it clear why we are friends because of a similar way of looking at the world and life.

ABEIFY and the Art of Problems and Solutions

His topics are universal and I am finding myself very quickly connecting with the ideas he mentions, especially those that relate directly to projects I am working on right now.

Humility and Giving Back

For example, the importance of humility that should go hand in hand with celebrity, along with I believe, vital acts of giving back to your sector in any field and not necessarily in the industry of entertainment, although I believe that all business is in show business.

Take on Problems with an Emphasis of Solutions

Regarding the magic of show business, I am combing through Celebrity Strategy as a way to design an approach to Celebify for Good and and am looking at the process of how a person can take on problems with an emphasis on solutions, which is a throughline of ABEIFY and are concepts touched on in quotes by my friend.

Despite Challenges and Realities, Enjoying Life Can Continue

What I love about the written resource my friend has created, is that as I read it I discover the he is able to juxtapose optimism with realism in such a way that recognizes that despite the challenges we face as human beings in today’s climate, it does not exclude being able to enjoy life.

If you are a creative person who creates art of some kind, chances are you have asked yourself why it is that you do what you do? Why do you create? Do you enjoy the experience? Do you loath the process but somehow feel that it is urgent that you engage with it? Chances are that it is a combination of all of these kinds of things. Ultimately it is a process, that for reasons you may not fully understand, keeps you moving forward. Going from project to project to project. If this sounds like you, know that you are actually quite lucky. Because not everyone has this innate drive toward discovery. A curiosity about what motivates your artistically?

Depending on your industry and company, you could have a multitude of components needed to run it.

If this is the case, then there is the potential that the process can be overwhelming. Especially if it is a new business and you are trying to find your way with it.

What do you do? For starters you might want to consider looking into developing a management system.

In 1989 I made a feature length movie that I wrote, directed and acted in. I thought of it as being in a new genre I described at the time as “real life soap opera” in which everyone in a motion picture plays themselves.

This real life soap opera was prior to the official genre designation of “reality show.” Another inspiration involved, was my being a big fan of cult movie actors. Years earlier I had written a couple of different screenplays that integrated a satirical take on this world.

I now realize looking back that I probably wanted on some level to become a cult movie actor. There is something appealing about the lowered barrier of entry that low budget filmmaking offers to the performer.

It wasn’t until I was in my 50’s that I received my graduate degree in Arts Administration from a CUNY, because my intention at the time was to pursue becoming an adjunct professor in media, the arts and communications. In the end however, because of the pandemic and other factors, my career path has shifted back to consulting on digital services and other strategies for those in the arts, business and education. Media arts is a powerful tool for those whose strategy is to wear multiple hats to do what they do, including an artistic hat, businessperson hat and educator hat.

Monday, April 15 was the deadline for taxes here in New York City, as well as was the day that I embarked on another philosophical experiment where I began to look at the question “Is it all in your head?” Each day, leading up to today, April 22, I jotted down what was on my mind.

Is it all in your head?

Making a difference in our lives and work can start with a thought. There is talk in certain arenas of taking action on a thought as a way to achieve what we want in life. And this seems true. But how do we get a tangible outcome from this approach? If it was truly as easy has having a thought and then acting on it to make it happen, why do so many of us get stuck from the very beginning?

Is the goal to get the art to gush?

A person has a thought about a project they desire to make into something concrete. They wish to take action on that thought. Some would decide that to get a result would next require to become creative about it. To implement opening the tap so that the art starts gushing. For certain individuals this works. Or, another approach is to launch an analytical thinking process. To start analyzing ways to bring about something tangible. Again, for a particular kind of human, this could open the door as well. But what happens if you harness the analytical and creative simultaneously? Some in in New York call this being a NYC analytical creative.

What is an Industry Achiever?

The term industry achiever can mean different things to different people. But essentially for our purposes we are going to look at it from a business owner’s perspective. An industry achiever being someone who owns a business and has expertise in that company’s sector and field.

What is meant by the saying story is key?

On thing that story is key can mean is that story is key to a person being able to realize a goal.

Become a Mentalist to Develop Strategy Magic?

A person does not have to be able to read minds to develop strategy magic. Strategy Magic is developed by tapping into the analytical part of the mind for strategy and the creative side of thought process for a sense of magic.

Be Good AI Can Mean Following the Guideline that Humanity Use AI to Help Humanity

AI can be used to solve problems. But the most important thing to look at is the problem itself being solved and asking one’s self whether or not it can help the greater good.

Bigfoot Zombie Learns What it Means to Re-purpose Thought

In a general sense to re-purpose thought is a term that means to take a thought that is connected to an experience had in the past and then to re-purpose perception within one’s self of what was learned from that experience, so that the thought now has a positive use in life and work.

Bronx News NYC Explores the Concept of Personal Story News

Personal story news consists of relevant updates shared with others.

How does a business become a celebrity?

That question can be answered by asking another question. How does a celebrity become a celebrity?

To Celebify or Not to Celebify, that is the Question

If a person is thinking about embarking on the process to celebify one’s self as well as their business, it might be prudent to think through what achieving those goals would look like and if that is a desired outcome.

Make a Community that Knows You

Business brand is you.

Can AI help a human being to become a super duper achiever?

To start down the path of becoming super duper, begins with understanding the tasks that need to be done, Next, determine which ones can be accomplished using AI.

Embrace Your Difference

Differentiation leads to differentiation.

AI Do Good or Human Do Good with Story?

Story is powerful. Humans have told humans stories since ancient times. Gathering around the fire to share tales, either make believe ones about magical things or a sharing of the day’s life and work. We as human beings relate to story because we ourselves are living a story. We share our stories with others on a daily basis. What is AI’s role in telling our stories?

Does AI Do Good with Story or is that Better Left to People?

We as human beings are the ones who live the stories and then share them with others. And although AI is not human, it is trained with data from real live people. So it can arise in the creative process of developing a story: “To be AI or not to be AI, that is the question?”

A Spoonful of Sugar Makes the AI Go Down

AI is not always fun. But then for that matter many things are not always enjoyable when it comes to business. If you are an industry achiever, as in someone who has a successful business and is an expert in the sector of that company, you of course have an advantage. But even though you know your field well and use this knowledge and experience to make your entity soar, you may not always have the greatest time doing it. That is where the spoonful of sugar analogy might prove helpful. You can ask yourself a question. What is the spoonful of sugar I can use to make the task I face more pleasant?

Do You Need AI or Not?

You are an industry achiever. You are an expert in your field. You have a business that is doing well that is in the sector of your expertise. Nice. But do you need AI or not? To put it a bit more focused, what aspects of your business do you really need AI for? One way of looking at it is the human perspective. Consider the outcome you desire. Is it most effective being done by AI? Or is the human touch more powerful? Always involve a human being if you can.

AI is Magic, or is it?

AI is magic, or is it? AI is science of course, but what it can do can seem at times magical. The role that AI plays in the lives of people is undeniably expanding. Sometime consciously on the part of the individual and sometimes not. But regardless, it is impacting all of our lives either directly or indirectly.

AI is You in which Story is Key

One way of looking at the concept of AI is you, is that inevitably AI now plays a role in many of our lives either directly or indirectly. So much of the automation we interact with, often on a daily basis, is AI powered. So AI can seem at times to be large and overpowering. There is still something though that lots of us use, either consciously or unconsciously, that is bigger than AI. It is the fact that story is key in the lives of a large amount of human beings. And it has been since ancient times. Many of us cannot help ourselves but to integrate our stories into how we express our observations and opinions to others.

New York, NY, AI Do Good with Strategy Magic

Let’s face it, AI is making some sectors obsolete. That is the way of evolution, yes, but it also makes it necessary that those behind the development or market integration of AI stay on a path of AI do good.

Strategy Magic with AI to Market

Whether we as human beings think we believe in magic or not does not really matter. Or to put it another way, we believe in our own version of magic regardless. That is why strategy magic is so powerful, because whether you’re taking AI to market or whatever one’s industry offers, as long as one keys into that magic, one has a better shot at success.

Story is Key in Our Lives and Work

Story has been my thing since the very beginning. Even in my early years and was practicing another art form, I took a new approach and integrated storytelling into its presentation. Story allows one to look at good versus evil. It is an opportunity to do good by showing how the other path inevitably ends badly/

A Spoonful of Sugar Makes the AI Go Down

I recently became captivated with AI and its possibilities for doing good for humanity by integrating the telling of stories. My first inclination was toward AI helping to tell the stories, but have come to realize that actual human people do that best.

Personal Choice

Quite frankly, I believe AI is good for the corporate world as long as it is used responsibly, but as an artist, at least at the moment, do not feel it is as useful as I originally thought. Look at what has been showing up with artists potentially losing their jobs to it. For example, writers of stories and even those acting out those stories. Whether one needs AI or not is a personal choice. Whether you are a teller of stories or not, one’s own story is bigger than AI.

A good friend and I were making each other laugh last night. We were caught up in creating a concept for providing guidelines for a participant to write about an important moment in their lives. But the ideas were completely absurd. I couldn’t tell you exactly why we were chuckling so hard, but it probably had to do with that our ideas were all cliques, metaphorical names given to things by self help gurus. I scrawled it all down in a notebook and it might show up in some project, somewhere.

“To Become a “Leader of Community” Live Life Less “All in Head” with the Exception of when Strategizing”

The article “To Become a ‘Leader of Community’: Live Life Less ‘All in Head’ with the Exception of when Strategizing” emphasizes the importance of balancing intellectual engagement with emotional intelligence and intuition for professionals like artists, businesspeople, and educators, to become effective community leaders. For artists, it advocates for a mix of intuition and intellect, emphasizing that stepping out of their heads can enhance creativity and audience connection, while keeping strategic thinking for business aspects. Businesspeople are advised to complement their strategic skills with emotional intelligence to build stronger, more empathetic relationships with employees and clients. Educators are encouraged to go beyond academic content, connecting personally with students for a more nurturing learning environment, yet maintaining strategic planning in curriculum and assessment. The conclusion underscores that a balance of intellectual rigor and emotional intelligence, strategic planning and human connection, is crucial for effective leadership in these fields.

To Become a “Leader of Community” be Geared Toward Sharing with People Your “Art Gush”

“To Become a ‘Leader of Community’: Be Geared Toward Sharing with People Your ‘Art Gush’” discusses how professionals in arts, business, and education can become community leaders by embracing the concept of ‘Art Gush’, which involves openly sharing their passion, creativity, and knowledge. For artists, this means not just creating art, but also sharing the inspiration and processes behind it, fostering community, collaboration, and diverse artistic expressions. In business, ‘Art Gush’ translates to openly sharing ideas and experiences, breaking down silos, fostering innovation, and building cohesive teams. Educators sharing their ‘Art Gush’ can make learning more engaging and relevant by imparting their passion and real-world insights, thereby enriching the academic experience and preparing students for future challenges. The article concludes that embracing ‘Art Gush’ is a catalyst for community leadership, as it not only enriches the individual’s professional journey but also contributes to a more connected, creative, and vibrant community across various fields.

To Become a “Leader of Community” You Need to Think Like an “ArtisticPreneur” Showing both Your Business and Creative Side

The article “To Become a ‘Leader of Community’ You Need to Think Like an ‘ArtisticPreneur’ Showing Both Your Business and Creative Side” emphasizes the importance of blending artistic creativity with entrepreneurial skills for professionals in arts, business, and education, to become community leaders. For artists, adopting the ‘ArtisticPreneur’ mindset means integrating business skills like marketing and financial management with their creativity, leading to financial independence and the ability to influence the art market. Business professionals are encouraged to infuse creative thinking into their strategies, fostering innovation and distinguishing their companies in the market. Educators can benefit from this approach by merging creative teaching methods with traditional practices, making learning more engaging and preparing students for a complex world. The conclusion underscores that embracing the ‘ArtisticPreneur’ identity not only enhances personal professional growth but also significantly contributes to the cultural, economic, and educational development of communities, highlighting the approach as a community-oriented vision for collective prosperity and growth.

To Become a “Leader of Community” find Motivation in Picking the Right Passion Project as Did the “Ask AI Guy”

The article “To Become a ‘Leader of Community’: Find Motivation in Picking the Right Passion Project as Did the ‘Ask AI Guy’” highlights the significance of selecting a passion project that aligns with one’s professional and personal interests for becoming a community leader, inspired by the “Ask AI Guy,” who successfully merged technology with creativity and business insight. For artists, choosing a passion project that resonates with their artistic vision can lead to a personal and professional renaissance, allowing them to blend creative fulfillment with financial sustainability. Businesspeople are encouraged to pursue projects that not only align with their entrepreneurial spirit but also contribute to societal betterment, mirroring the “Ask AI Guy’s” approach of creating ventures that are profitable yet impactful. Educators can extend their influence beyond the classroom by initiating projects that combine their academic expertise with personal interests, making learning more engaging and establishing themselves as innovative leaders. The article concludes that selecting the right passion project is crucial for demonstrating one’s creativity and business acumen, ultimately leading to greater satisfaction, success, and the ability to inspire and lead in one’s field.

How You as the “Leader of Community” can Create a “Solution of Leader” that Solves a Pressing Problem for “Members of Community”: Be a GPT

The article “How You as the ‘Leader of Community’ can Create a ‘Solution of Leader’ that Solves a Pressing Problem for ‘Members of Community’: Be a GPT” explores the innovative concept of leaders in various fields adopting Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs) to enhance their community impact. Embracing this AI technology allows artists, businesspeople, and educators to create digital extensions of themselves – personalized AI counterparts like JohnSmithGPT or MaryJonesGPT – transcending physical and time limitations. This AI, integrated into a “Website Ecosystem,” can interact with community members, understand their needs, and provide real-time solutions and tailored information. It’s especially effective in introducing new concepts, products, or educational content, breaking down complex ideas and engaging users interactively. The GPT version of a leader revolutionizes community engagement by making communication more dynamic and interactive, whether it’s for releasing artistic work, launching business initiatives, or introducing educational programs. It adds a layer of fun and engagement to problem-solving, making the experience more enjoyable and memorable. The conclusion emphasizes that becoming a GPT is a strategic decision towards enhanced leadership, building stronger, more engaged, and interactive communities, thus transforming the leader’s role and enriching the community experience.