Category: do work

Making stuff you really like

Production is a difficult thing to pull off. Take the time and take the effort to make something you want to make. It will turn out better.
An introduction to House of Sticks

A copy of a recent article as an introduction to House of Sticks, our philosophy and reason for existing. PR is always a good thing and we are happy to share our story with anyone willing to listen. Hence the repost of the article. Boom.
Creativity With Boundaries

The best ideas never come from possibilities they come from constraints. Its creative thinking at is height. [eightcolumns class=”centered”] Boundaries are essential to producing good work In a remarkably dry and technical study about modern marketing, the authors considered established products and the kind of imaginative marketing it required to ensure that they stood apart…
Do It for Love Not Money

If you’re doing it for the money, do you really love it? Life’s short, do good work, do what your good at and enjoy life. [eightcolumns class=”centered”] Please Follow your heart not the dollar Why did you get into what your in? Perhaps more importantly, why did you persist through any struggles as you got…
Doing Your Best

Put a description here [eightcolumns class=”centered”] If you’re not going to work hard, then quit Keeping your priorities straight can be difficult in the hustle and bustle of daily life. Deadlines make us rush through projects or assignments; pressures to impress may make us less honest or true to our personal ethics or dedication, and…
Enjoying the Journey

Slow down. Pump the brakes. Smell the roses. It’s the journey that is the fun part. [eightcolumns class=”centered”] Let’s get first things first We discussed how important it is to slow down in your marketing endeavors and focus on people in this post. Now, you are likely ready to go and excited to begin production…
How to Get Started With Your Big Idea

Everyone has a big idea. What about actually taking some steps towards making those ideas mean something. [eightcolumns class=”centered”] Getting started is half the battle So, you’ve had this amazing idea for a business or enterprise, and now you need to get the ball rolling? Maybe you already have an established DFW business and you…
Follow Your Heart

You have a heart for a reason. Following it can be a good thing if its in line with your passions… your gut instinct. [eightcolumns class=”centered”] You probably already follow your heart anyway We have all heard the phrase, “life is short,” or the more accurate version, “Life is too short”. It is a summary…
Ideas Are Worthless

This is a pretty harsh headline, but if you really think about it… Ideas don’t amount to much unless you are willing to follow through with the execution. [eightcolumns class=”centered”] Sorry to burst your film maker bubble Yes, you read that right. Ideas are worthless. They won’t do anything because they are just ideas. Millions…
Just Make Something

The most common advice we hear (and give) on how to start making a project or start doing what you want is to just start. Easy as that. Just do it. Go and make something. The result of dreams without work is zero. [eightcolumns class=”centered”] Start right now Playing it safe. Those are some of…
Keep On Keeping On

The journey of a thousand miles starts with one step, but you have to make sure the rest of the steps happen to make sure you get there. [eightcolumns class=”centered”] Perseverance as a Key to Success The late musical star Michael Jackson had a hit tune that included the lyrics, “Don’t stop ‘til you get…
An End to the Fear of Failure

Failure can be a good thing, but at some point if you want to succeed you need to be able to put an end to it and go on the next thing that will scare you. [eightcolumns class=”centered”] Aint nothin to be scared of Creative people are known for being hardwired differently. However, one way…