So often we define ourselves by the clothes we wear or the car we drive or the music we listen to. We differentiate ourselves further by the company we keep, the foods we won’t eat, and even the TV shows we watch. And if you’re a teenager you often go to extremes to express your…
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I have a confession to make: I may or may not know what I’m doing. Here, with this blog I mean. And in life too. Truth is, a lot of the time I am just swinging at pitches hoping, like we all do, of hitting something, anything. I write about life and personal development and…
Continue reading →Uh…say what? I’m including this one just to prove that all the fortunes I write from are legitimate, and that I am not lobbing myself slow pitches over the plate by pre-selecting easy phrases to riff off of. As always, these are my interpretations of the fortunes. By all means feel free to draw your…
Continue reading →“Write what you know.” Aspiring writers have received this sage advice for decades. And it is truly great advice. But what exactly does it mean? Most people confuse writing what they know with writing what they know about. There is a big difference. It is the difference between your knowledge of automotive engine repair and…
Continue reading →Years ago, I read a motivational quote that said “When is now a good time to start?” I admit I had to reread it a couple times for it to sink in. Now is always the best time to start something. Faye, the mother of my wife’s best friend from high school, is fond of…
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