Apr 6, 2015 | Professional Development, Writing Practice
Getting out there on the internet is kind of like making friends as a five-year old. The internet can be an intimidating place — it’s full of people who seem to write effortlessly and publish often. It’s like they have crowds of people gathering and listening, which...
Mar 17, 2015 | How People Work, Motivation, Professional Development
“Squeezing your business (or career, or relationship, or lifestyle) into someone else’s plan hurts, and it denies your own self-leadership.” — Tara Gentile, Quiet Power Strategy There are a lot of plans and products out there that sell you a process...
Mar 9, 2015 | Communication, Professional Development, Writing Practice
Want to make a living as a writer? Maybe you’re simply looking to improve your craft. Maybe you want to self-publish a book, or you want to learn more about publishing. Perhaps you’ve got a side-hustle, and you want to turn it into a full-time business. Maybe...
Feb 26, 2015 | Communication, Stories, Writing Practice
Humans are born storytellers. The way we tell and share our stories about who we are, what we do, and what we want. This, in turn, affects who sees us, hears about us, and whether or not the right people connect with us. When you want to learn how to describe yourself...
Feb 24, 2015 | Writing Practice
It’s hard to understand why so many people are spending so much time investing in making “free content” when there are so many other things to do in building a business. Have you ever made a product and wondered why it didn’t go anywhere, or feel like you’re spinning...
Feb 8, 2015 | Health and Wellness
There are secret spaces inside of any city. In Brooklyn, the underground subway is noisy, chaotic, and dirty. I wear gloves to avoid germs, and I try not to touch anything if I can try. Loud advertisements are ripped and edited almost immediately after they are...
Jan 16, 2015 | Communication, Professional Development, Writing Practice
Want to be a better writer? What does it take to become a better writer? I’ve been thinking a lot about resolutions and goals lately, and every time I talk to someone, I hear the same dream: I want to write more. So these past few weeks, I’ve been making a...
Jan 4, 2015 | Crafting Your Career
When the world asks you for typical, do one better. When you’re surrounded by people who do only as much as they have to, you’ll feel pulled to do the same. Mediocrity is a pull towards the middle. Averages pull brightness down. Standards might bring the...
Dec 24, 2014 | Health and Wellness
What do you do when you get sad? Sometimes dwelling in darkness can be a helpful, healthy adventure. Other times, too much time in the dark can prompt stagnation and wallowing. How do you know how far to go? When is it too much? When is darkness healthy and when is...
