Tag Archives: Lessons

Tell The Damn Story #97: Dreams, Goals and Michael Uslan, The Man Who Owned Batman

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Alex Simmons Says

Chris is back from the wilds of creative career contemplation, and Alex has returned from panels and presentations at the San Diego Comic Con!  They’re here to share some insight on the challenges of pursuing your goals and dreams. and … Continue reading →

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What Makes A Character ICONIC?

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Alex Simmons Says
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Let’s Talk About Failure

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Alex Simmons Says

Let’s. It’s that word, or act that many successful people speak of, as they paint a picture of how they brought themselves up by their bootstraps. Or, as they attempt to convince you that the program, product, or philosophy they … Continue reading →

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I Remember 9/11 — Part 3

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Alex Simmons Says

Part 3 The following day we were able to reunite with our other child and the family felt whole again. And trust me, I remember feeling blessed to be able to feel that, fore I knew thousands more had been … Continue reading →

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Be Gone Too Long

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Alex Simmons Says

Greetings All: I’m BACK! To keep this short, I’m the person so busy doing things, that stopping to write about them just doesn’t come easy. And as a pro writer and teaching artist … well, time away from writing is … Continue reading →

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NEVER UNDERESTIMATE A CHILD’S CAPACITY TO COMPREHEND – Part 2

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Alex Simmons Says

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“A Lesson in Jr. Junior Journalism, or Tiny Tots Can Teach You, Too” Impish is a great word. It suggests a playful trait, with just a dash of – you could be a pain if you worked at it. My … Continue reading →

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Equal Is Equal?

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Alex Simmons Says

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ARE WE PREPARING KIDS FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN DEPENDENCY? July 1, 2012 Now and then I find myself wondering what kids are being taught about earning their way through life. Recently, I was in a school hallway listening to more than … Continue reading →

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