http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/10/ready-to-set-an-intention-for-your-art-career.html for the Business of Being an Artist Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:51:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/10/ready-to-set-an-intention-for-your-art-career.html/comment-page-1#comment-14989 Lanie Frick Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:08:10 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/10/ready-to-set-an-intention-for-your-art-career.html#comment-14989 A dear old friend of mine passed this bit of wisdom on to me years ago and thought it fitting to share with everyone here....."The dreadin' is worse than the doin'." It is so true. Since taking one of Alyson's classes I've really put this phrase into action. Whenever I feel the procrastination gremlin start to neeldle me I say the wise phrase out loud and go to work. It's amazing how much gets done is so little time. A dear old friend of mine passed this bit of wisdom on to me years ago and thought it fitting to share with everyone here…..”The dreadin’ is worse than the doin’.” It is so true. Since taking one of Alyson’s classes I’ve really put this phrase into action. Whenever I feel the procrastination gremlin start to neeldle me I say the wise phrase out loud and go to work. It’s amazing how much gets done is so little time.

]]> http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/10/ready-to-set-an-intention-for-your-art-career.html/comment-page-1#comment-4151 Mary Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:19:56 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/10/ready-to-set-an-intention-for-your-art-career.html#comment-4151 Alyson, Just wanted to let you know I received the postcard back in October that we filled out at the Sarasota workshop last spring, and lo and behold, I had exceeded the goals I set then. Yeah! And today, I finally broke down and began my blog. Thank you so much for your inspiration. Alyson, Just wanted to let you know I received the postcard back in October that we filled out at the Sarasota workshop last spring, and lo and behold, I had exceeded the goals I set then. Yeah! And today, I finally broke down and began my blog. Thank you so much for your inspiration.

]]> http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/10/ready-to-set-an-intention-for-your-art-career.html/comment-page-1#comment-4150 art (bob) Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:06:59 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/10/ready-to-set-an-intention-for-your-art-career.html#comment-4150 A good challenge no matter the occupation. A good challenge no matter the occupation.

]]> http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/10/ready-to-set-an-intention-for-your-art-career.html/comment-page-1#comment-4149 Alyson B. Stanfield Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:06:14 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/10/ready-to-set-an-intention-for-your-art-career.html#comment-4149 Mary: Yeah, I'll bet you're sorry about the Rockies. What a team! Talk about heart. Melissa: You can do it! Christine: I love "As soon as these are done." My latest is "as soon as my desk is cleared up and my inbox is empty." Ha! Mary: Yeah, I’ll bet you’re sorry about the Rockies. What a team! Talk about heart. Melissa: You can do it! Christine: I love “As soon as these are done.” My latest is “as soon as my desk is cleared up and my inbox is empty.” Ha!

]]> http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/10/ready-to-set-an-intention-for-your-art-career.html/comment-page-1#comment-4148 Christine DeCamp Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:05:34 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/10/ready-to-set-an-intention-for-your-art-career.html#comment-4148 Thanks, Mary for pointing that out. I am engaged, involved, committed and enthusiastically updating my mailing list and getting ready for four shows coming up in the next 6 weeks. Yikes! My mailing list is now up to 1000--it's getting very expensive to send out a card. I am not overwhelmed (at least not yet!) I am clicking along,getting things done & doing my best to make the most of these opportunities with what I have together at this moment. Whew! I needed to givr myself that little "pep talk"! And as soon as these are done, I am going to sit down & think about my intentions for 2008. Christine http://passionforpainting.blogspot.com Thanks, Mary for pointing that out. I am engaged, involved, committed and enthusiastically updating my mailing list and getting ready for four shows coming up in the next 6 weeks. Yikes! My mailing list is now up to 1000–it’s getting very expensive to send out a card. I am not overwhelmed (at least not yet!) I am clicking along,getting things done & doing my best to make the most of these opportunities with what I have together at this moment. Whew! I needed to givr myself that little “pep talk”! And as soon as these are done, I am going to sit down & think about my intentions for 2008. Christine http://passionforpainting.blogspot.com

]]> http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/10/ready-to-set-an-intention-for-your-art-career.html/comment-page-1#comment-4147 melissa lanitis gregory Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:54:52 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/10/ready-to-set-an-intention-for-your-art-career.html#comment-4147 Yikes! Those "what ifs" hit a bit close to home... like my mailing list...I got a new computer last month, and wasn't able to download my mailing list into the updated Flick! And I haven't bothered to re-type in all the names, because in the meantime I was given a Mac. But that needs work before it's up and running. So I've done nothing, and now have a possible holiday open house, with no workable mailing list! Guess what I'm doing next week? Yikes! Those “what ifs” hit a bit close to home… like my mailing list…I got a new computer last month, and wasn’t able to download my mailing list into the updated Flick! And I haven’t bothered to re-type in all the names, because in the meantime I was given a Mac. But that needs work before it’s up and running. So I’ve done nothing, and now have a possible holiday open house, with no workable mailing list! Guess what I’m doing next week?

]]> http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/10/ready-to-set-an-intention-for-your-art-career.html/comment-page-1#comment-4146 Mary Richmond Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:23:24 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/10/ready-to-set-an-intention-for-your-art-career.html#comment-4146 A great and timely post, Alyson. While I was reading everyone's comments I just had to laugh because I could have written them all at one point or another. You're absolutely right, though--there is no time like the present, no matter how busy we think we are. We will always be busy, always have excuses. It is easy to feel overwhelmed. We have to ask ourselves, is being overwhelmed our intent? Is that how we want to describe ourselves instead of engaged, involved, committed and enthusiastic? I'm going to go write down my intent right now, even though I have a million and one things I think I need to do...thanks for a great post once again and for keeping us on track! Oh, and sorry about those Rockies says this Red Sox fan ;-) A great and timely post, Alyson. While I was reading everyone’s comments I just had to laugh because I could have written them all at one point or another. You’re absolutely right, though–there is no time like the present, no matter how busy we think we are. We will always be busy, always have excuses. It is easy to feel overwhelmed. We have to ask ourselves, is being overwhelmed our intent? Is that how we want to describe ourselves instead of engaged, involved, committed and enthusiastic? I’m going to go write down my intent right now, even though I have a million and one things I think I need to do…thanks for a great post once again and for keeping us on track! Oh, and sorry about those Rockies says this Red Sox fan

]]> http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/10/ready-to-set-an-intention-for-your-art-career.html/comment-page-1#comment-4145 Carrie C Mulligan Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:08:40 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/10/ready-to-set-an-intention-for-your-art-career.html#comment-4145 Well, to add my voice to the chorus, I have already missed opportunities by not having my mailing list up-to-date, and not even having an email list at all... And though I've procrastinated my fair share, I can say that IT FEELS GREAT! to have just sent out a 300 piece mailer, in time for my busiest fall/winter season... Next, I intend to create a family news update and include it, plus my business news, for family & friends, none of whom have received holiday cards from me since 2001! (How's that for procrastination?) Do I feel alternately scared or exhilarated by pursuing my goals... often both at the same time! But the momentum and fun generated by moving toward my goals has been increasing with every tiny thing I remember to write down and act upon. Thanks for the reminders, Alyson. I value them! Well, to add my voice to the chorus, I have already missed opportunities by not having my mailing list up-to-date, and not even having an email list at all… And though I’ve procrastinated my fair share, I can say that IT FEELS GREAT! to have just sent out a 300 piece mailer, in time for my busiest fall/winter season… Next, I intend to create a family news update and include it, plus my business news, for family & friends, none of whom have received holiday cards from me since 2001! (How’s that for procrastination?) Do I feel alternately scared or exhilarated by pursuing my goals… often both at the same time! But the momentum and fun generated by moving toward my goals has been increasing with every tiny thing I remember to write down and act upon. Thanks for the reminders, Alyson. I value them!

]]> http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/10/ready-to-set-an-intention-for-your-art-career.html/comment-page-1#comment-4144 Cindy Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:20:33 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/10/ready-to-set-an-intention-for-your-art-career.html#comment-4144 Wow. Mandi. You took the words right out of my mouth. I could have written that comment. But at least you have started somewhere. You DO at least have a website! That's a big step right there! :-) When one is mired & paralysed by fear, it's next to impossible to "just dig in your heals" and "do it". It's like Pollyanna telling someone who is depressed, "The answer is so simple! Just stop being depressed!" Alyson, you write a wonderful newsletter, and i read & enjoy every one. You help a lot of people! And i hope that one day, one of those people will be me. But at this point, i'm not sure anyone can help the ones like Mandi & i who are literally paralysed with fear... Wow. Mandi. You took the words right out of my mouth. I could have written that comment. But at least you have started somewhere. You DO at least have a website! That’s a big step right there! When one is mired & paralysed by fear, it’s next to impossible to “just dig in your heals” and “do it”. It’s like Pollyanna telling someone who is depressed, “The answer is so simple! Just stop being depressed!” Alyson, you write a wonderful newsletter, and i read & enjoy every one. You help a lot of people! And i hope that one day, one of those people will be me. But at this point, i’m not sure anyone can help the ones like Mandi & i who are literally paralysed with fear…

]]> http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/10/ready-to-set-an-intention-for-your-art-career.html/comment-page-1#comment-4143 Audry Cramblit Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:18:17 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2007/10/ready-to-set-an-intention-for-your-art-career.html#comment-4143 Hi Alyson after reading your email, I followed up with phone calls on several packets Ive sent out over the last few weeks.!- AND notice I am blogging this to you! my very first blog ever! You are making a difference for the better-thank you! Hi Alyson after reading your email, I followed up with phone calls on several packets Ive sent out over the last few weeks.!- AND notice I am blogging this to you! my very first blog ever! You are making a difference for the better-thank you!

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