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Writing is Dying
A small part of me dies at the end of each sentence. Every period constructs my personal burning ghat, each coma suffocates an ember of my existence. This perpetual death is also the story of my life and worth dying…
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Seth Godin Workshop
Last year I signed up for Seth Godin’s Creatives Workshop in his Akimbo offering.. Seth is a marketer and has been a mentor of mine for many years. I have read most of his books and his daily email is…
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Piano-less Playing Granny
When I was a child my Grandmother had 2 pianos in the living room. I never saw her sit down and play them in 20 years. I was always banging on them as a little guy—secretly hoping that she would…
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How To Prepare For The Canton Fair
The Canton Fair is the largest product trade show in the world. It happens twice per year in both the Spring and Fall. The show is broken into three phases depending on the products that you produce. You can check…
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Tony Robbins Unleash The Power Within Review
Are you considering attending the UPW event and looking for an honest Unleash the Power Within review? In this article, I review my experience at Tony Robbins Unleash The Power Within, or as the cool kids say, UPW or #upw. …
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Eye of Whale
Eye of Whale | 2018 | Oil | 5′ X 6′ | © Derek Dodds
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Past Reading Lists
I like to keep these reading lists to refer back to what I was reading and thinking about during the specific time. It helps me map out my journey. I rarely re-read books, but I do deep dive into authors…
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El Mar
El Mar 2017 | Oil + Acrylic | 5′ X 6′ | © Derek Doods
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Surrounded By Light
Surrounded By Light | Canon 6D | Sayulita, Mexico 2016 | © Derek Dodds
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The Valley of Weathered Hearts
I left myself at the shores of frustration. In search of my true salvation. Driven by the love of elation. Shadowed by my fear and consternation. No time left for mental masturbation. Full throttled vibration. Understated, unrated, undercooked maturation. Destiny…
