I haven’t done one of these in a while, and since Friday’s a day for goofing off and pretending you’re working, I may just keep the Starred Items! posts on Fridays.

Why sleeping cats?

Why not?

Here are the goods:

Why You Can Absolutely Do It: I could listen to this guy speak all day… He takes you through a few things that you may think hold you back (education, influence, in-roads & surprsingly, color) and smashes them flat. The Internet is an equalizer. What holds you back is you. So why aren’t you going for it?

The Responsibility of Creativity. Or Why You’re Talented For A Reason: You were gifted (by God, goddess, it, him/her, the universe, evolution…) for a reason. If you don’t use your gifts, you’re depriving yourself and the rest of the world of your particular brand of awesome. And your particular brand of awesome may be inspiring others to express their own awesome. Now how awesome is that?

Eff Cramming (aka in defense of playtime):

If you want more awesome to show up, you have to leave room for it.

I think that says it all.

Everyone Poops (And Sleeps): my favorite copywriter-dude definitely has a way with words. And these words emphasize the importance of not comparing yourself to everyone else.

I firmly believe that what prevents many people from stepping into their greatness and purpose is the fact they compare whatever it is they have done or want to do with EVERYONE who has come before them.

Have a wonderful Friday.

Now go play!

photo credit: Growl Roar