The Psychology of Waiting: Insights from a Balloon Entertainer

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In pursuing self-improvement this month, I’ve been digesting content by Simon Sinek, who currently holds the top spot on my YouTube playlist, especially during my workout sessions. In his discussion, Sinek delved into fixations and obstacles, which I quickly related to a child waiting for a balloon and a parent who refused to wait in … Read more

Taking the Blame

Balloon after balloon we stand there and twist.  Our focus and energy is in making creative balloon figures and to be witty for the audience watching.  As the line grows in stature, fatigue rears its ugly head and we wonder who thought of this stupid setup? I’m not referring to your entertainment setup, but the … Read more

OMG, Make up your Mind and Pick Something

Balloon Animals Featured Blog Post, by Balloon Artist Dale Obrochta

It never fails, during a marathon of line twisting, just me, my balloons, and what seems to be 1,000 kids with semi-patient parents all waiting for a balloon animal; I will get a well groomed child who when ask what they want, will give me the dreaded blank stare. Their eyes glaze over with a … Read more