Nov 30, 2020
What does it mean to be successful as a writer?
It’s a simple question—you might say even deceptively simple. Why? Because we don’t often stop to think about how we define success. We are so accustomed to certain metrics that we seldom question our ideas of success. Like a dog chasing a car, we continue to run...
Nov 29, 2020
The holiday season is in full swing, and most everyone is thinking about the gifts they are going to give others. Just yesterday, my son and I were talking about some gift ideas for my wife. And my wife and I have certainly been talking about gifts to get our son.
While we're probably spending a lot of time on Amazon or...
Nov 28, 2020
There are a lot of challenging aspects of being a writer. But in my experience, some of the biggest obstacles come from inside.
If we look at why we sometimes are not achieving the impact and success we want, it's because we are paying attention to the false labels that others have given us, and that we have...
Nov 27, 2020
Being a writer is a lot like living in The Wizard of Oz. Some days feel like you’ve lost your brain, most days feel like you’re holding onto your heart, and every day feels like a battle for your courage.
That’s how the Cowardly Lion felt just before he and the rest of the gang went in to see the Wizard in...
Nov 26, 2020
Are you a glass half empty or a glass half full kind of person?
If your answer is that you’re a glass half empty kind of person, it means you tend to focus on what you lack. If your answer is that you’re a glass half full kind of person, it means you tend to focus on what you have.
So the question is not about...