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One strike and you’re out

Years ago I interviewed the principal trumpet player for one of America’s top symphony orchestras. My goal was to pick his brain about the nuances of success when it comes to being a performing artist. This person has performed at a world-class level longer than I’ve been alive, so I would say he knows a…

Don’t email without permission

This past week, I setup a meeting with a prospective client who is interested in starting a podcast. She and I have gotten along famously, and truth be told I hope she goes through with it because I think she’ll be really good at it and a lot of fun to work with. And trust…

If I get THIS for free…

It seems like everything has to be FREE these days. In my chosen profession of digital media, it’s essential to have something of actual value that is given away, no questions asked, with nothing expected in return. But even those things have a catch. You have to give your email address in exchange for this thing that’s…

Success v. Failure

Success and failure can be a bit deceiving when viewed on the surface, can’t it? Let’s take the illustration of the iceberg, of which you see only a small portion above water. Let’s say 5% is visible above the water. That means that 95% is invisible. It’s kind of that way when it comes to…

Receiving credit AND criticism when it’s due

Sometimes the biggest credit to our character is the ability to receive criticism and make wise decisions in light of it. We’re more than willing to take credit for favorable outcomes. But what happens when things don’t turn out well? That’s when the criticism is doled out heavily. The San Francisco 49ers lost the Super…

I know you hear me, but are you really listening to me?

One of the things I like to do with my podcasts is make reference to having “three listeners”. It’s kind of fun to say, even though I know that there are of course more than 3 people who download each episode just by looking at the stats. I got this idea from a conservative radio…

“Freedom” ain’t no passing phrase

I published a brand new episode of the Energeia.LIVE podcast this morning, and it talks about FREEEDDDOOOOOMMMMMMM! My guest is Laura Davidson, author of a new book titled The Logic of Freedom: Free Will, Human Nature, and the Rational Argument for a Genuinely Free World. This book is not something I would read to my 10 year…

Two new podcasts on Energeia!

Good morning, and happy Monday to you. If Monday isn’t happy for you, then maybe you have the wrong job. Just a thought 😉 At any rate, I just released two brand new episodes on the Energeia.LIVE podcast feed this past weekend. They both feature Orthodox Christian scholar Frederica Mathewes-Green. As you probably know if you…

Rest to get ahead

I just read an interesting email from an online marketer I subscribe to. He was talking about the illusion of constantly working on one’s business, or job, or what have you. One of the people this person mentioned who preaches the need to work constantly is Gary Vaynerchuk. If you’re not familiar with “GaryVee” he’s…

A need

Good morning my friends. I can’t recall ever using this email list to straight ask up for money. I always try to make things interesting, entertaining, and then tie it into a service or product I’m promoting. There’s a right way and a wrong way to do just about everything, and I believe the approach…

Podcast Guest Feedback

"James, every time I've ever met you, out of everything we've ever done together, I've always seen that what you do comes out of a place of love. And that means you're doing right by the universe. It means you're doing right by God. It means you're doing what you were created to do in this world." Nathaniel Mayfield - Trumpet virtuoso and entrepreneur


"As a person, James comes across as very amicable, and his genuine interest in my book made the interview experience all the more enjoyable. He is not only a skilled interviewer but also a good individual to interact with.

I cannot overlook James’ great speaking voice. His tone is clear, articulate, and pleasant to the ear, making it easy for listeners to stay engaged and absorb the content of the interview. His vocal qualities undoubtedly contribute to the success of his podcast.” Laura Davidson – Author of The Logic of Freedom 


“I really enjoyed being interviewed by James. He made me feel very comfortable, asked thought provoking questions and his demeanor reveals the passion he has for his work” Gary Greenfield


“James navigated the conversation with ease. It was a delight to delve into the creative process and the hurdles of the performing arts.” –Tamra Grace Jones


“It was lovely chatting with James about the concept of unschooling and self-directed learning. He asks the hard questions that people ask when they hear of “unschooling” for the very first time. It was great to have the chance to delve in deep and unpack this newest alternative form of education.” -Judy Arnall (Child education and development advocate)


James is awesome to talk with. Super knowledgable and a real pro. He gave me the space and freedom to really express my thoughts! --Vinnie Cieselski, Founder of Vinnie and the Hitmen