Ideas are like sunflowers—they may arrive unannounced, and not all will reach full height.
Writing
When Good Advice Is a Trojan Horse
We live our lives surrounded by a chorus of shoulds. They accumulate gradually, as we try to improve. We read the best practices, success stories and guides. We listen to industry experts and accept friendly tips—and most of them come loaded with new things we should be doing. For example, if you’re trying to be […]
Bring a Full Mind to the Empty Page
Before you face the blank page of a draft, prime your writing pump.
Jargon Kills (Other People’s Time)
Are you inadvertently wasting other people’s time when you speak or write? Here’s a cautionary tale for anyone who works in a field filled with jargon.
Searching for Creative Inspiration
Searching for inspiration is like whale watching—you need a quiet mind, a good perspective, and open attention to spot the ideas lurking in the depths.
A Book That Made me Pick Up a Pen (and Journal)
Journaling is an inexpensive, effective form of self-care—cheaper than a spa day, healthier than a drink.