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A Short History of the Downfall of Reading
As an avid reader of history and biographies, I am always intrigued by how much people read, especially leaders and highly successful people. Analyzing reading habits from a time when reading became widely available to all in the 15th century with the invention of the printing press to the present…
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9 Books I Read In January
My goal in 2025 was to prioritize reading more than ever by minimizing my screen time and replacing TV, video games, and social media with reading. This strategy truly paid off: I read a record nine books. Now, to the books. On Writing by Stephen King As a writer it’s…
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Teaching Kids Life’s Realities Through Honesty
Honest parenting involves addressing life’s realities with children. Parents should communicate openly about their availability, reflect on their own limits, and strive for personal growth.
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Celebrate Small Wins: How to Overcome Disappointment and Build Momentum for Self-Improvement
Facing disappointments during self-improvement is normal. Celebrate small wins, own your successes, and be your biggest fan to maintain momentum and overcome old habits.
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How Time Can Be a Gift of Generosity
Generosity transcends money; it includes offering time and support to others. Emerson exemplified this, receiving community aid during his crisis due to his selfless actions.
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Write, Read, Repeat: Building the Habits That Lead to Better Writing
There’s No Excuse Not To Be Writing Once a year, I’ll pick up a new book on writing to get my creativity flowing again and to see if I gain any new insights into the craft. While I gain some new tips and tricks, I will save you a ton…
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Grow Your Website: Be a Fan First
You Must Give a Little I want people to read my blog, I want people to subscribe to my newsletter, and I want to be followed on Instagram. These are all similar goals for anyone creating content, but why do we deserve to have fans when we aren’t fans first?…
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Harnessing Aha Moments for Creative Breakthroughs
That moment when something clicks, when you get excited about a thing, some may call it the “aha” moment or the “light bulb” moment. These are the moments when you need to drop everything and allow whatever is causing this feeling to guide you. It could be reading a topic…
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Why Getting Ready Is Holding You Back
“The fool is always getting ready to start.” Seneca Are You the Fool? We all know that fool because it might be you. They are always preparing to do the thing. They’ll start the workout routine on Monday, the first of the month, or at the new year. How much…
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5 Books I’m Looking Forward to in 2025
As we approach 2025, I try to spend December planning ahead and pondering my reading goals for the following year. Usually, I’ll pick a few books I want to reread, a daily devotional, and perhaps some new releases that I’ve been waiting for. My goal is usually 52 books, and…
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