Have you ever noticed that we never procrastinate about goofing off, shopping when you should be saving, overeating, having “one too many” or visiting those web sites you…hmmm…shouldn’t be visiting? It’s human nature to prefer to do what’s easy and pleasurable in the short-term (even though you’ll surely regret it later on) rather than knuckle…

When I was a kid I had a piano teacher who was a bit of a sadist. Whenever I hit a wrong note, he’d jam my finger with his pencil–a frequent occurrence. It took the joy out of practicing my favorite songs from the Monkee’s Greatest Hits song book propped on the music stand of…

Hope you had a fab holiday celebration! I spent some time over the holidays with my crystal ball, researching the state of the voice over union. And I gotta’ tell you, I was surprised by what I read. Things are really looking up and there’s never been a better time for a newcomer to break…

Planning a winter vacation? If so, you might be thinking about how you’ll blend voice over and travel in the new year. I know a thing or two about this because I spend 6 weeks a year in Brazil and pack my microphone wherever I go. But know this– it’s not just the gear you’ll…

“You have a purpose. It will sometimes shimmer just out of easy reach… … and it will sometimes be in your face, like a flashbulb.” -John Carlton, author and copywriter Nice image, isn’t it. Carlton’s a friend and I think he really nailed the sentiment. What the heck am I here for? What’s my map…