by davidhsafford | Sep 6, 2022 | Coaching
Millions of people want to write a book. They just don’t know how to start. If you’re anything like them, then you’ve often felt frustrated by the feeling that there is a story in you just dying to come out, but you’re not sure how to begin....
by davidhsafford | Jan 14, 2021 | Commentary
Why We Still Talk About Fight Club ~ Six years ago, I published this article on a previous blog. Given recent events, and the lasting power of the subject matter, I decided to move the post here to my new home. Some content has been updated, given the passage of time...
by davidhsafford | Oct 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s a tale as old as time. No, not “Beauty and the Beast.” The Hero’s Journey. It’s the tale as old as human nature. If anything, the Hero’s Journey is human nature itself, manifested in story form. And you can use it to instill...
by davidhsafford | Apr 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
I love to hike. I particularly like to hike up mountains. But sometimes it doesn’t go so well. Today I’m sharing two stories with you, both about climbing mountains. Story #1 is called “How to Climb a Mountain,” and it’s a nonfiction...
by davidhsafford | Feb 4, 2020 | Commentary
You probably know a good story when you see one. So my guess is that you’ve probably seen, and enjoyed, WALL-E, the 2008 film by Pixar Studios. But did you know this epic tale is incredibly deep, exploring themes and ideas far beyond just a love-struck...