Super awesome talk. I was so inspired. I've been working on so many black quadrant projects. I really realized what I've been doing when I saw the map. Thanks so much for the wake up.

Great talk, Sharon.

The burn rate is an excellent point. I spent a few months tracking our spending, right down to the last latte. It was the first time I've ever done it, and after seeing it in black-and-white, I was able to quickly cut several things out.

And oh, how the quadrant chart resonated with me! It's much harder than it seems to say no, and it took making a very firm resolution with myself to get out of the habit of saying 'yes' right away. I've found success with forcing myself to take some time to think over an opportunity. That pause gives me a chance to reflect and allows the 'no' voice the time it needs to become louder and stronger.

The poetic vision is a fun project to think about. I'd love to see people's process for this one.

Smart, hopeful, inspiring, pragmatic: this talk blew me away! Thank you, Sharon. I've been talking to friends about your talk -- it really stirred up something important inside me. I've decided to not just think about doing something to get to quadrant 2, but to *act* to make it possible. As you said, it takes real effort to get to the sweet spot of working on projects we love + making moola. But. It's worth it. Numbers, living in the power zone, poetic vision.... here I come!

Excellent presentation. Hit very close to home on many fronts for me. I'm a freelance sound designer and producer for films and commercials, and I'm in a place now where I take more jobs than I should because I'm bad at turning old clients down and feel like it's good to take on new clients that don't pay in the hope that they'll be able to pay in the future. There's always that fear that I'll run out of work after the current slate, which leads me to do work for very little believing that that's better than not working at all. Not only does this add up to a very low hourly rate when my income is averaged out, but it leads to missed bigger opportunities when I've taken on too much. It's pretty tough straight out of film school, I think you might need to live in that hell zone for a little while, the trick is figuring out how to get out of there as quickly as possibly and not allowing yourself to feel stuck. I hope to see more videos from you in the future, your analysis of your experience with designing your success is both entertaining and very relevant!

very interesting to say the least! shared at thecuriousbrain.com/ :-)

I am usually not a numbers person, but I loved the number section! It's so practical:-) very inspiring!

the 80% 20% rule is also mentioned in the four hour work week!! I think at times it is easier said than done in most working environments.

I loved this presentation and am excited to start designing my own success. I have been struggling trying to find my place in the design world and I really think this will help me. Thank you Sharon.

wow does this hit home. Thanks Sharon!

Sharon Ann, thanks so much for sharing. Very inspiring and a good challenge for me to refocus on the best clients and opportunities that also make me happy.

I've been following this approach lately and it really does work - but as you say it's tough at first, but gets easier the more you say no. :-)

thanks Sharon for sharing the video and your inspiring thoughts on progressing our lives for the better.

LOVE LOVE LOVE! I received my "Poetic Vision" worksheet today and can't wait to get to work! Inspired! Thanks Sharon! @TeriConrad

The first lecture I had to take notes on. Very Useful information, thanks again

HI Sharon and thank you the great input. I'm really excited to apply the techniques outlines in your talk and I was wondering if it was possible to get or access the creative vision worksheet to get me started? I made a quick research online but had no luck...

Achim