You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards.” ―Steve Jobs Although I never felt like anything in my life was going right, when I look back things make a lot more sense. This piece is about my journey of finding different gears. My life and many of my accomplishments revolve… Continue reading Finding Different Gears
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The Skill Developing in the Shadows of my Online Writing
And no, it's not nearly as dark as you may be thinking. When I started my writing online about 5 months ago, I had no idea what I was in for. It was just an experiment that I always wanted to try, so I went for it. And so far, it's been great. I've made… Continue reading The Skill Developing in the Shadows of my Online Writing
5 Reasons To Write
It's no secret that there are all sorts of great reasons to write. But here are my top five most compelling reasons in no particular order. It helps clarify our thoughts. Writing forces you to articulate your thoughts into clear ideas. It's very easy to take for granted how abstract what's going on between our… Continue reading 5 Reasons To Write
The Game of Writing: Creativity 3/3
This is the third piece in a series called The Game of Writing. To read the first piece, click here. To read the second, click here. Creativity Authenticity and creativity go hand in hand. To be creative is to be different. “Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once… Continue reading The Game of Writing: Creativity 3/3
The Game of Writing: The basics 1/3
The Basics When you first enter the world of blogging as an outsider, it can feel overwhelming. Where do I post? Is it free? Should I buy a site? What's the best platform? You're flooded with a hundred questions only to realize they're all incredibly basic. You might think, this is just too much. Knowing… Continue reading The Game of Writing: The basics 1/3
Writing and Self Development
In this fast paced world to which we've all grown accustomed, finding time to reflect can be difficult. Another problem is that deliberately listening to thoughts is very uncomfortable for many people. This is why writing or keeping a journal can be so powerful. It helps break down some of the natural barriers to this… Continue reading Writing and Self Development
Self Control: Road Rage
Having self control and being able to manage your emotions can be like super powers. The more emotional a situation is, the more likely we are to react irrationally. There is a certain threshold to self control where once breached, we lose our ability to make rational decisions. The goal is to never let ourselves… Continue reading Self Control: Road Rage
