Writing
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Anne Lamott’s “Debt of Honor”: The Quiet Power of Owning Your Word
People always look for ways to be held accountable to achieve their goals; what if all they had to do was look internally? What better person to hold you accountable than yourself? The Power of Internal Credibility This is where a strategy called the “Debt of Honor” succeeds. As I was reading Bird by Bird… Continue reading
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Don’t Take Everything: A Better Way to Learn
The content discusses how different individuals interpret movies like “Magazine Dreams” and “Whiplash,” highlighting varying takeaways based on personal goals and values. The author introduces the “Supermarket Rule,” encouraging consumers to extract valuable lessons from content while discarding what doesn’t resonate, promoting a balanced approach to growth and understanding. Continue reading
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The Quiet Ways We Give Up
Mastery is an endless journey requiring consistent effort, avoiding distractions, and confronting the gray areas of complacency. Time is precious; make choices that align with your goals. Continue reading
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Don’t Let Your Moment Pass You By
Life presents moments that can alter our paths, yet fear often prevents us from seizing them, leading to regret. Recognizing these opportunities is crucial, and preparation can help us embrace them. Creating a bucket list of desires will ensure we are ready to fully engage in life when these moments arise. Continue reading
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Not All Reading is Created Equal
The content emphasizes the importance of intentional reading over superficial habits. It critiques the urge to finish books for status, highlights the need to embrace boredom, and advocates for finding enjoyable reading material. The author advises readers to establish a personalized reading system and approach reading seriously to extract meaningful knowledge. Continue reading
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How Do You Want to Be Remembered?
The post emphasizes the importance of living purposefully and leaving a legacy. It encourages individuals to avoid mediocrity, take action, and focus on goals for lasting remembrance. Continue reading
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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 day, reading has been on… Continue reading
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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 of time and tell you… Continue reading
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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? This is an issue I… Continue reading
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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 I tend to read at… Continue reading
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