Benjamin Zander is a person whom I know of only through an audio podcast. I heard his words, his passion, his humor- and I want to meet him. His energy and enthusiasm for classical music generates possibility. I was unable to ponder his words without considering my own contribution. View this video from TED Talks and get inspired! Read more »

Annie Dillard’s new novel was once 1,200 pages, but she shortened it to just 216 by focusing solely on the central love story. In an NPR interview, she emphasized editing descriptive words to a minimum. Read more »