In the quiet of rehearsal, truth takes shape before the world ever sees it. The Rehearsal Room Rules Still Apply to Real Life By James Barbour® There’s something sacred about a rehearsal room. The rawness. The mistakes. The laughter. The do-it-again-until-it’s-real rhythm. It’s where actors stretch past what they think
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May
May
When Everything Feels Heavy
How to Keep Moving Forward When Everything Feels Heavy There are days that feel heavier than others. Not because of any one thing, but because the weight of everything suddenly becomes visible. You’ve been carrying a lot—and maybe you didn’t even realize it. But here’s the truth: You don’t have
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May
May
Creativity Won’t Pay the Bills – Alone
Why Artists Make the Best Entrepreneurs (and Don’t Even Know It) There’s a myth that being an artist and being an entrepreneur are two different paths. One is viewed as creative and soul-driven. The other is considered strategic, calculated, and all about the bottom line. But if you’ve ever pursued
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May
May
You’re Not Lost — You’re Just Between Versions
You’re Not Lost — You’re Just Between Versions When the world doesn’t recognize who you’re becoming, it can feel like you’ve disappeared. But this in-between space is where real identity is formed. There’s a strange, uncomfortable space between who you were and who you’re becoming. The “between versions” of yourself.
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May
May
The Pendulum Effect: Why Progress Looks Like Repetition
There’s a moment on every growth journey when you stop and think:“Wait… haven’t I been here before?” You’ve already done the work.You’ve had the breakthrough.You’ve learned the lesson. And yet — here it is again. Same emotion.Same fear.Same story. It can feel like failure.Like all the effort didn’t stick.Like you’re
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May
May
The Truth About Visibility: You’re Not Behind—You’re Just Not Aligned
We live in a world that rewards visibility.Followers. Views. Applause. Recognition. And when we don’t have those things, it’s easy to assume something’s wrong. “I’m falling behind.”“People don’t see me.”“Maybe I missed my chance.” But let me offer you a different perspective: You’re not behind.You’re just not aligned. Visibility Without
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Apr
Apr
You Don’t Need Permission to Move Forward | James Barbour
You Don’t Need Permission to Move Forward It’s easy to fall into the trap of waiting. Waiting for the plan to be perfect.Waiting for someone to give you the green light.Waiting until the timing feels just right.Waiting for permission. But here’s the truth: You don’t need permission to move forward.
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