Skillology 101 Blog

Rhythmcast: Episode I: Affirming Success

posted Friday, June 11, 2010 - 12:05pm
Skillology Rhythmcast: Episode I: Success Mario Starks' Podcast Introducing the first Skillology Rhythmcast. In Episode I: an... Read more

Why Creative Smart People Quit Crappy Jobs

posted Monday, April 12, 2010 - 11:57pm
Let's be real. Most corporations suck. Traditional school of thought advises us to simply find a stable employer and settle for a stable paycheck,... Read more

How to Put More Spring in Your Step, Even If You Have a Little Big Toe

posted Tuesday, April 6, 2010 - 1:42pm
If you walk with a serious physical limp, this post may not help you. Please refer here and/or here for prudent medical advice. But if the limp in your... Read more

Step Back, Leap Forward

posted Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - 12:52am
nil desperandum: There is no cause for despair; never despair. Opportunities are often revealed through short-lived obstacles and challenges. And... Read more

My First Documentary Film: "A Civic Center Comes to Silver Spring"

posted Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 11:57pm
When I made the decision to relocate to the DC area last year, I could think of no better place to call home than in downtown Silver Spring, a vibrant... Read more

Why Do We Dream?

posted Friday, March 5, 2010 - 12:50am
Not a night goes by that I don't have a series of intriguing, often random, dreams. Sometimes they're curiously entertaining. Other times, they're... Read more

How To Not Take Yourself Too Seriously

posted Thursday, March 4, 2010 - 12:55am
I dare you. No matter where you are right now as you read this, try the following exercise. Count to five aloud, and then make a funny face. Twist your... Read more

Wouldn't You Prefer a Four Day Work Week?

posted Tuesday, March 2, 2010 - 7:41pm
The states of Utah and Nevada recently embarked on a new cost-cutting approach condensing government jobs to a four-day workweek. Workers receive their... Read more

Aspiring Filmmaker, TJ Bengtson, Shares Inspiration

posted Friday, February 26, 2010 - 4:42pm
Meet TJ Bengtson. Age: 22 Occupation: Student / Filmmaker Hometown: Orlando, FL An aspiring filmmaker, writer, student and film enthusiast, TJ shares... Read more

Interview with Fara and Tara Hayward, Enterprising Twin Sisters & Founders of Pure Essence Body Care

posted Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 1:56pm
Meet Tara and Fara Hayward. Twin sisters from Central Florida, rising entrepreneurs, and founders of Pure Essence Body Care, a maker and seller of... Read more