by Michelle Markwart Deveaux | Mar 31, 2016 | Technique
Velum is a sexy word. Even more amazing is that if you tickle your velum, you’ll probably barf. This is why you should study your vocal anatomy. Because velum sounds sexy, and you don’t want to barf. Velum is the sexy word for soft palate. Which also sounds *kinda*...
by Michelle Markwart Deveaux | Mar 17, 2016 | General
Criticism is almost always defined way too casually. It’s lumped in with disapproval and mistakes. It gets traction with meanness and jealousy. Its synonyms are disparage, attack, denounce, and censure. That kind of criticism will get you nowhere, except maybe a...
by Michelle Markwart Deveaux | Mar 9, 2016 | General
Because adversity means misfortune that lingers, and follows. It’s a state of continual mishaps. Consistent difficulty. Constant tragedy. Adversity is not something I can say I experience now, or truly ever have. I can. not. belittle the adversity that folks face...
by Michelle Markwart Deveaux | Mar 2, 2016 | Inspiration, Success
For about a day and three-quarters. Because WHAT IF?! I mean, really, WHAT the EFF IF?! HEY: Doubt is not fear. Important distinction. Fear is paralyzing, and usually unfounded. When it is founded, it’s telling us some truth about what we need to get wise about. Doubt...
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