by Kara Lane | Book Reviews, Thinking
How to Think, by Alan Jacobs, is a quick read with an interesting take on how we can improve our thinking. Jacobs argues that what divides us on political, social, religious, and other big issues, is not so much philosophical disagreements as it is laziness. Thinking... 
by Kara Lane | Fine Art Photography
In Part I of Portfolio Review Events for Fine Art Photographers, I talked about how portfolio review events work and why galleries recommend them. In Part II, I will talk about how to prepare for the portfolio reviews and will recommend specific portfolio review... by Kara Lane | Fine Art Photography
If you have never attended any portfolio review events, you may be surprised to learn that they are one of the top promotional activities that galleries recommend to emerging fine art photographers. Attending these events allows you to receive feedback on your... 
by Kara Lane | Book Reviews, Thinking
If you find yourself getting distracted by “all things digital,” I can relate. It’s so tempting to immediately check your phone when you hear a call, text, email, message, alert, or any other kind of notification that someone, somewhere wants your... 
by Kara Lane | Self-Improvement, Thinking
Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is still one of my favorite books. Like so many other readers, I have found it to be a great philosophy for living. If you haven’t already read The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, I highly... 
by Kara Lane | Self-Improvement, Thinking
You know how there are some things you do once, really enjoy, but have no intention of ever doing again? For me, that includes things like visiting Machu Picchu in Peru, snorkeling with Caribbean reef sharks, jumping off a telephone pole, and skydiving. Books are...
