The new toilet arrived. It wasn’t the “right” one. I sent it back. I’m going to need to live with this toilet for a long time. I didn’t want to settle. Settling is bad. And yet, I’m betting that you settle (at least from time to time)…in myriad circumstances… for a...
Into The Raging Fire
Are you running headlong into the raging fire? You wouldn’t be alone. Lots of folks are. But do you really want to? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3xJsJxOFbU If you’re not keen to go back to the hermetically sealed office; worried about being marginalized because...
Small Minded and Petty
When I came out of Harvard, I had visions of becoming the next literary superstar. That’s what we all talked about in grad school. I wanted to sit along the Grand Canal like Hemmingway and work on my writing all day. (You know, wine, seagulls, and interesting friends...
Not The Most Important Step
Some people believe that the first step in any endeavor is the most important one. It’s not. It’s the step before the first step. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omEeXJR1w_4 Master the step before that first step. And you’ll be much more likely to achieve your...
IT ALL STARTS WITH YOUR CLEVER TITLE…
Writing a book to attract ideal clients and expand your reach? Well, you’re going to want to consider the big promise you make to your reader, the first indication of which is your title. That’s how we ALL decide if a book is worth our time. Will the eight+ hours we...