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7 Life Lessons I Learned From Doing Stand-Up Comedy

May 10, 2018 | Renée Fishman

Over the past decade of attenting personal development seminars, I’ve learned that “the reason you think you’re here is not the reason you’re here.” We often go into something with one intention, but we get something very different out of it.

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: comedy, experiences, lessons, life, life lessons, stand-up

5 Surprising Practices Guaranteed to Boost Your Productivity

November 22, 2017 | Renée Fishman

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A few years ago, I struggled to get 5 minutes to myself. Now, I have consistent daily fitness, meditation, and writing practices, thanks to these practices. Any one of them will boost your productivity.

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: creativity, fear, habits, information, knowledge, lessons, life lessons, mindfulness, presence, productivity, rituals, wisdom, writing

A Child’s Inspiring Wisdom on Courage in the Creative Process

November 20, 2017 | Renée Fishman

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Extraordinary Wisdom from a 7-Year-Old on Courage in the Creative Process We often think that we need to teach children about life. The truth is, children have a lot to teach us. Here is what I learned from my 7-year-old nephew about courage in the creative process.

Filed Under: Learning, Life, Productivity Tagged With: children, courage, creation, creative process, creativity, destruction, lessons, life lessons, personal development, personal growth, wisdom

Why It’s Ok to Be Angry and Cry

November 19, 2017 | Renée Fishman

My Mood: Angry. Annoyed. Frustrated. I missed trapeze practice and I am PISSED OFF. And it’s ok.

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: anger, boundaries, catalyst, change, cry, emotions, frustration, life lessons, personal development, personal growth

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