Do We Need a Muse to Inspire Our Creative Pursuits?

A muse is a reference to either a literal person or to a supernatural force that serves as someone’s source of artistic inspiration. For centuries, we’ve believed in the power of the muse to guide our creative pursuits. The question is: how far does the muse help us in our creative endeavors and is it … Read more

The Grind: Shine’s Unsexy Partner

Behind every shine, there is a lot of grind. Everyone wants the shine. The grind? Not so much. What’s in a name? Parents name their child after a famous person or character sometimes as a tribute, but often hoping that simply by sharing a common name, the child will somehow inherit a few of the … Read more