I'll Remember That

Finale: Carpe Diem

So cliche right? The quote in everyone's yearbook. But we all must come to this advice in the end, and in our own way. One way involves a flask of liquor and T.S. Eliot, where Scott Beebe was able to take a minor tragedy and pull out a positive takeaway.

One More Reason to Avoid Michael Jackson

One of the most fun parts of making creative media is choosing music to accompany it. Two different songs will give your work completely different meanings, and while the right song won't guarantee success, you can definitely it up with the wrong song. So how do you pick? Connecticut College professor David Tetzlaff gives us one rule to steer us in the right direction.

Put the Duck on the Table

What do you do when you're working on a project, and you're missing a critical component - can you still make it work? Brandon Lisy had some advice for just such an occasion when a pinball documentary started to come off the rails.

Getting the Most out of Free Time

You love weekends, I love weekends, we all love weekends, but how can you enjoy the precious time you have without wasting it?  Nick Leighton believes that it's all in how you plan it.

Make Trouble (Just Not Too Much)

Controversy alert! Getting in trouble is generally something we try to avoid, but according to Julian Whitley, there are times when breaking some rules is actually a good idea. What's the matter... you chicken?

Wedding Vows

Choosing your partner may be the most consequential decision you'll make in your life, and even in the best circumstances, relationships are hard. Erik Williams believes that the secret to a good relationship lies not in what you do, but what you don't.

Secrets to the Creative Grind

Everyone wants to make stuff fast, cheap, and good. Supposedly you can have two but not all three, yet some people seem to get more quality work done in a day by themselves than it takes a team in a week. Beryl Shereshewsky believes that to create good work fast, you need a vision and a formula. Check out her youtube channel here: youtube.com/c/BerylShereshewsky

Bosses Just Want To Have Fun

Being a leader can suck. How do you run a tight ship and keep your team happy at the same time? Adventure filmmaker Erik Osterholm believes you can have it all, even when arguing about security logistics in Afghanistan.

Lessons From a Flat Tire

When you're 16 years old and you pop a tire, you're forced to do some growing up. Thankfully for Drew, his friend's mom was there to guide him to the spare in the trunk. Judy Graff shares her thoughts on the importance of solving problems for yourself.

Advice for Hotel Rooms

What's the first thing you should do when arriving in a hotel room? According to Matt Lyman, you need to get your clothes straightened out. That ironing board in the closet isn't just there for show.