LIFE
Use Your Library Card
One of the most important ways that writers can learn and improve is by reading. Every now and then I meet a writer who says they don’t have time to read. Bullshit, time to prioritize. A writer who doesn’t read is not doing her job. It’s also folly to feel guilty...
The Art of Shutting Up
I’m not always able to muster calm, but when I can, I remember the importance of shutting up and listening. Really listening. Complete open-heart-and-mind listening.
Transformation & Tiny Humans
As parents, when try to improve in different aspects of life, we’re doing it as much for those around us as we are for ourselves. I want my children to be inspired by my actions, to see the work I put into reading, writing, learning. To see that my progress in...
Quit Is a 4-Letter Word
What mattered was that we would never throw in the towel. Never say screw it. Never give up. Never accept a sedentary life and the compromised health that goes along with it. Keep trying. Keep showing up.
What NOT to Buy on Cyber Monday
Here are 10 better uses of your time than buying (literally and figuratively) into the hyper-consumerism crap that’s being shoveled to us 24/7…
There Is No Finish Line
A prompt for a recent writing assignment was “I Know It Never Ends.” I interpret this as the difference between sustained efforts over time versus crossing a finish line. Because when it comes to the important stuff, there is no finish line. You cannot reach a goal...
On GRIT
Along with the physical challenges, we had to write posts that were shared within the private group on different elements of GRIT. Our thoughts on commitment, effort, prioritization, digging deep, reaching our potential. Our experiences in showing up, even when you really don’t want to show up.
LEGACY
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LIVELIHOOD
Writers: Your Real Competition Is You
"Writers are competition." Bullshit.This falsehood will keep you from realizing your potential. And if you do manage to attain success, it will sabotage your wins. To illustrate, let me make some introductions...Meet Suzy and Jen. These are real people with...
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When Ambition Becomes Paralyzing
Ambition can be paralyzing. You reach a point of overwhelm. That constant drive (which is a really good thing) makes you feel like you might be driving off a cliff.Mike and I battle this periodically. We have so many ideas and projects and dreams and visions.And yes,...
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How Good Ideas Die
Simple truth: Trying to do too many things at once = Frustration and Overwhelm.We start working on new ideas with excitement and wonder. We may even have a few good days or even weeks of progress, running through items on our to-do list, but then…Then the magnitude of...
What NOT to Buy on Cyber Monday
Here are 10 better uses of your time than buying (literally and figuratively) into the hyper-consumerism crap that’s being shoveled to us 24/7…
When Ambition Turns Into Greed (or Worse)
Ambition, drive, determination, motivation; these are all positive attributes we hope our kids, loved ones, and employees possess as central parts of their character.But…Humility, empathy, principles, honor; these are also positive attributes, but unfortunately are...
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