Full talk: https://youtu.be/4ftM9Lb8hTwThere are poetry lessons to be found in basketball, including a sage piece of advice given by Kobe Bryant and his approach to the game!If you are interested in starting a creative business, our podcast, Arts & Offers, is for you! Today's topic: as we move closer to our artistic and life goals, there is always the chance that we do not achieve what we set out to achieve. However, these same metrics are controllable, and the result that disappoints us can actually become the result that empowers us and becomes a positive. Let's discuss failure, mindset, and metrics.*Welcome to our poetry channel at diVERSES! Whether you're a seasoned poetry enthusiast or just beginning your journey into writing, this discussion will help inform your development in poetry🔍 What You'll Discover:The importance of questioning while reading poetry.Practical tips for asking insightful questions.How questioning enhances comprehension and appreciation.Examples of question-driven analysis applied to popular poems.Strategies for incorporating questioning into your own reading practice.The broader benefits of critical thinking fostered through poetic inquiry.🎓 Join us as we embark on a journey of discovery through the rich landscapes of poetry, where every question unlocks a new layer of meaning and understanding. Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your connection with literature and broaden your perspective on life.Let's embark on this poetic journey together and uncover the profound truths that lie within the lines. Share your thoughts and insights in the comments below—we'd love to hear from you!diVERSES was founded by poet Geoff Anderson in Columbus, Ohio to help writers achieve creative and financial independence #poetry #artsANDoffers #diverses

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If you are interested in starting a creative business, our podcast, Arts & Offers, is for you! Today's topic: as we move closer to our artistic and life goals, there is always the chance that we do not achieve what we set out to achieve. However, these same metrics are controllable, and the result that disappoints us can actually become the result that empowers us and becomes a positive. Let's discuss failure, mindset, and metrics.Welcome to our poetry channel at diVERSES! Whether you're a seasoned poetry enthusiast or just beginning your journey into writing, this discussion will help inform your development in poetry🔍 What You'll Discover:The importance of questioning while reading poetry.Practical tips for asking insightful questions.How questioning enhances comprehension and appreciation.Examples of question-driven analysis applied to popular poems.Strategies for incorporating questioning into your own reading practice.The broader benefits of critical thinking fostered through poetic inquiry.🎓 Join us as we embark on a journey of discovery through the rich landscapes of poetry, where every question unlocks a new layer of meaning and understanding. Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your connection with literature and broaden your perspective on life.Let's embark on this poetic journey together and uncover the profound truths that lie within the lines. Share your thoughts and insights in the comments below—we'd love to hear from you!diVERSES was founded by poet Geoff Anderson in Columbus, Ohio to help writers achieve creative and financial independence#poetry #artsANDoffers #diverses

Full Talk: https://youtu.be/Y8-cvG9g5XEThe current path in poetry is linear: publish poems, get an MFA, publish a collection, work in academiaThere are concerns about financial stability, insurance, and adulting in general. However, even this traditional path in art has inherent risks that people often choose to ignore. On closer inspection, the riskier path may not be orders of magnitude riskier, and the upside significantly more attractive.*Welcome to the book launch for Meditations For The Independent Poet: Essays On The Business Of ArtPoems do not just give to the poet, but to others. However, many poets do not fully consider the implications of how poems impact the larger community. In fact, the tasks related to further that impact--the promotion, the consideration of audience, the marketing--are often pushed to the side in favor of more writing. Without focusing on how poems impact larger communities, it becomes more challenging to craft a creatively and financially independent life around poetry.*This year, it has never been easier for poets to live on their art. However, that is not to say there are no obstacles. Meditations For The Independent Poet by Geoff Anderson is a collection of mini-essays on the topic of poetry, art, and business, with riffs on excerpts from Marcus Aurelius's Meditations. It provides examples of strategies used to make poetry into not only a solution for others' problems, but also a way to achieve personal growth. The poetry essays tackle the mindset, realistic optimism, and challenges that come with achieving creative and financial independence.More information about Meditations For The Independent Poet is available at www.diversespoetry.com/meditations