Category Archives: Anecdotes

Captain Phillips and the Second Coming

Posted on October 21, 2013 by David B. Smith

Okay, I cried at the movies yesterday for maybe the first time in a decade. For two hours and fifteen minutes Captain Phillips and his crew had to battle Somali pirates who forced their way aboard the Maersk Alabama and … Continue reading →

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Creativity #2: Ten Thousand Hours

Posted on October 20, 2013 by David B. Smith

In the book Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell is quoted as suggesting: “Researchers have settled on what they believe is the magic number for true expertise: ten thousand hours.” It often seems that creative people are blessed with a mystical (and unfair) … Continue reading →

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Creativity #1: Church With Cliffie and Norm

Posted on August 29, 2013 by David B. Smith

A few saints were no doubt aghast, but “Chris,” a thirtysomething listener, was effusive in his praise. “You guys played a bit of ‘Hotel California’ on a Voice of Prophecy radio show? I love it!” Quick, let me explain. I … Continue reading →

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