Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I spend too much of my time and energy worried if I am doing something right. I don't mean math problems or things with a single solution, but things that the answer I seek is based on context and social conventions. Where the fear of judgment makes me pause. At … Continue reading The ‘right’ way
Author: Claudia Blood
Focus Fox: GMC
Focus Fox says: GMC is the art of motivating a character to do what you want them to do because they want to do it. Despite the crazy hurdles they face to get what they want. Like I got milk, need cookies, and cookie monster is in the way. Man I'm hungry. Inspired by Dwight … Continue reading Focus Fox: GMC
Never too late
It is never too late to be what you might have been. - George Eliot
Focus Fox: Liable to catch
Focus Fox says: We are far more liable to catch the vices than the virtues of our associates. We are the most liable to catch the cold of our associates. Especially if we don't wash our hands. Inspired by a Denis Diderot quote
Quiet
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com One of the things I miss is the quiet. There is almost always someone up or something that has to be done. Usually urgently. There are very few moments where I can just sit and enjoy the silence. Let the thoughts bounce around in my head. I used to get … Continue reading Quiet
Focus Fox: Creatures
Focus Fox says: When dealing with your characters, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic. You are dealing with creatures of emotion, creatures bustling with prejudices and motivated by pride and vanity. Inspired by Dale Carnegie quote
Fear
Don’t let the fear of striking out hold you back. - Babe Ruth
Focus Fox: Plow ahead
Focus Fox says: You simply have to put one foot in front of the other and keep going. Put blinders on and plow right ahead. This is not recommended if on a boat or climbing a mountain or at the edge of a volcano. Inspired by George Lucas quote
Caterpillar
I want to be like a caterpillar. Eat a lot, sleep for a while, and then wake up beautiful. Anonymous
Focus Fox: Do not forget
Focus Fox says: Do not forget small kindnesses and do not remember small faults. Write them down for later use as a character's quirk or flaw Inspired by a Chinese Proverb
