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WHEN SUCCESS SUCKS
One of my readers wrote: “Paul, I get a lot out of your blog – love your Dutch bluntness – it’s always a refreshing addition to my inbox. On my studio wall is a print-out of an excerpt from your
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STOP PLAYING THE BLAME GAME
It’s a well-known tendency in the world of professional musicians. If you mess up a performance, you can always blame it on the instrument. You’d be surprised how many “instrument failures” happen, especially during competitions when the stakes are high.
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DEALING WITH ONLINE BULLIES
Let’s be honest. Being on social media is not always fun. You put yourself out there for the whole world to see. You create content with the best of intentions; content you hope people will enjoy… And yet, some people
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SOME VOICE OVER COACHES CAN’T BE TRUSTED
You know what they say about commercials, right? “If things look or sound too good to be true, they usually are.” However, it’s the job of a copywriter or advertising agency to make us believe the nonsense they’re trying to
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DAN FRIEDMAN’S ZEN AND THE ART OF VOICEOVER
Before I give you my take on Dan Friedman‘s book “Zen and the Art of Voiceover,” there are a few things you need to know. The most important thing is that, even though we don’t see much of each other,
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DON’T THINK ABOUT BLUE ELEPHANTS
Okay, let’s do a quick thought experiment, shall we? Anyone can do it. The only things you need are a few minutes of your time, a quiet space, and an open mind. Once you’re set, all I want you to
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