CreativeExplorer-MichaelMandaville.com
I work in Film. I live in Martial Arts. I thrive in Imagination.
Writing
Putting Pen to Paper Keeps the Mind Sharp
Why Writing?
All that chatter in one's brain?! Cured for me by writing down my thoughts and forcing my brain to clarify and order them. To pick the words for precision. The order of the words to clarify thinking. Perhaps this effort is a constant Socratic forum for my brain to achieve more and more.
South China Sea Disputes
China has pushed its 'nine-dash line' map to claim a huge swath of the South China Sea. The countries whose territory is encroached are pushing back - including the Phillipines. ...more
Writing ,Filmmaking &Warrior
March 07, 2024•0 min read
You Are History and History Is You
A technician restores a MG34 German machine gun which was the predecessor to the deadly MG42 known as "Hitler's Saw". The study of history informs us of the past...and our future. ...more
Warrior ,SW-BrainstormingHow
February 25, 2024•8 min read
Naval Warfare Systems - Phalanx
The Phalanx system is a US navy ship defense. An anti-missile machine gun which was first used in 2024 in an actual shootdown - but's been around forever. ...more
Writing ,Filmmaking &Warrior
February 20, 2024•1 min read
How to Use a Samurai Sword
Let's Ask Shogo is an expert in the use of Katana and swords. ...more
Filmmaking ,Warrior &Action Arthouse Films
January 31, 2024•0 min read
The Art of Sleep: Who Needs It!?!!!
Nope, not me, never. What a waste of time. ...more
Warrior ,SW-Art of Sleep
October 30, 2023•4 min read
Create Your Own Systems: A Checklist
Systems Can Multiply Your Efforts to Achieve Your Goals...Even Simple Ones ...more
Writing ,Filmmaking Scholar Warrior &SW-Systems
October 30, 2023•3 min read
Brainstorming the How: I Wrote my Own History
Life Moves Fast. This Technique Highlights Your Important Directions ...more
Writing ,Filmmaking Scholar Warrior &SW-BrainstormingHow
October 30, 2023•3 min read
Brainstorming the How: Mindmapping
Use Your Freeflow Imagination to find your Unique Creative Steps ...more
Scholar ,Warrior &SW-BrainstormingHow
October 30, 2023•3 min read
The Art of Sleep: Renew Your Self Each Night
Sleep Deprivation is the MOST COMMON BRAIN IMPAIRMENT! ...more
Scholar ,Warrior &SW-Art of Sleep
October 30, 2023•4 min read
Creating the Scholar Warrior Identity: Engage RAS
Understanding your Internal Brain System Will Give Your More Control ...more
Writing ,Filmmaking Scholar Warrior &SW-Identity
October 30, 2023•6 min read
Building Powerful Habits: Repetition Learning. Here, Let me Repeat that...
Building up your Library and How I (maybe you should) Read ...more
Writing ,Filmmaking Scholar Warrior &SW-Transforming Habits
October 30, 2023•5 min read
Brainstorming the How: Make Your Life Cinematic
Filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock said, "Movies are like life with the boring parts taken out." ...more
Filmmaking ,Scholar Warrior &SW-BrainstormingHow
October 30, 2023•8 min read