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13 Reasons Why Failure Is A Good Thing

13 Reasons Why Failure Is A Good Thing

by Cali Bird | Jun 16, 2021 | Fame and Success, Food for thought

Failure hurts. But if we are to have any chance of achieving our goals or deeply-held desires, we must be open to it. Here are 13 reasons why failure doesn’t have to be a bad thing. It allows us to learn.It is better to try and fail (and learn) then never give it a...
Would You Still Do It If Failure Were Guaranteed?

Would You Still Do It If Failure Were Guaranteed?

by Cali Bird | Mar 22, 2021 | Fame and Success, Fear and Procrastination, Food for thought

When I was a life-coach a common question I used to ask was — “What would you do if it was guaranteed that you couldn’t fail?” This is a freeing question which allows people to brainstorm possibilities without having to commit themselves to potentially difficult...
Liberate Your Creativity

Liberate Your Creativity

by Cali Bird | Feb 5, 2021 | Being gentle, Big Magic Conversations, Creating with a day job, Fame and Success, Fear and Procrastination

We’ve reached the penultimate episode of our Unlocking Big Magic conversations. This episode is based on the Trust chapter but I would like to rename it as the “lighten the load chapter” – or “the liberation episode” Why do I say that? Because it covers topics such...
Do You Need Permission To Be Creative?

Do You Need Permission To Be Creative?

by Cali Bird | Jan 22, 2021 | Being gentle, Big Magic Conversations, Fame and Success, Fear and Procrastination

If you are always making excuses as to why you can’t, or shouldn’t, get on with your creative practice then the Permission chapter of Big Magic is for you. It’s packed with stories and information that will dismantle each of your excuses and leave you free to get on...
Unlocking Big Magic – Conversations About Creativity

Unlocking Big Magic – Conversations About Creativity

by Cali Bird | Jan 6, 2021 | Being gentle, Big Magic Conversations, Creating with a day job, Fame and Success, Fear and Procrastination, Food for thought, Start Here

Welcome to a series of conversations on the fabulous creativity book by Elizabeth Gilbert, Big Magic. Published in 2015 this book soon became a creativity “bible” for me. Even if you are not a fan of Elizabeth Gilbert’s other books (such as Eat Pray Love) I still...
Why Are Your Creative Plans Derailed By Fear?

Why Are Your Creative Plans Derailed By Fear?

by Cali Bird | Nov 11, 2020 | Being gentle, Fame and Success, Fear and Procrastination

You have an idea for a new project. You’re really excited about it. You can feel the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Your gut is telling you that this is the thing. You can’t wait to get going with it. And then something happens. You get scared or daunted or...
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Cali Bird loves to encourage people to make a start on their creative projects no matter what else they have going on in their lives.
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