Writer, Agilist, Elder Geek
It's hard to change. Sure we talk about it, but we rarely do it, or we don't make it stick. We'll track the cigarettes we smoke and "try" to cut down – and ignore it when the number doesn't change for months. We try weight loss and organizational plans and all that and it doesn't work.
Yeah, you're probably nodding, if only in your own head.
Think of change as a skill as opposed to something you have to do.
The round up of convention ideas is here.
Below is a giant list of ideas for panels you can suggest or even do at your own convention to encourage people to use their hobbies in their jobs. Feel free to suggest more ideas, or note successful panel ideas you've pulled off that should be included!
Japanamerica: How Japanese Pop Culture Has Invaded The U.S
By Roland Kelts
ISBN-10: 140398476X
ISBN-13: 978-1403984760
PROS: A breezy, readable, yet informative look at how Japanese pop culture has become part of US culture, mixing theories, the big picture, and personal stories.
CONS: The book's approach makes it more useful for getting the big picture than direct research. Some theories may seem odd or vague.
SUMMARY: An interesting and thought-provoking book that can help you get a good picture of how Japanese culture has become prominent in the US, why it may have happened, and the future.