The one thing that is garaunteed to kill creativity and stop your writing career in it’s tracks is Resistance with the big “R”. The kind of resistance I’m talking about is the preconditioned part of ourselves that really doesn’t like … Continue reading
A good career is one that’s sustainable. It can take hits and return, it continuously evolves to more stability, and of course keeps paying the bills. It’s like a sustainable agricultural practice, or use of raw materials, or what have … Continue reading
Writing is different than most professions because it’s one where you are not judged on potential. An author doesn’t get his book published by filling out a resume, he gets it by having a solid manuscript in the hands of … Continue reading
Well, this is a day late (okay, okay, a day and a week late), but I had good reason: last week, my website got hacked hard. Not going into details, but it was enough to make Google wince at the … Continue reading
So lately I’ve been planning my relocation. My roommate is moving out, I’ve got no current roommates (and that may change), and I want to take full advantage of being in Silicon Valley. So since relocation is important to we … Continue reading
“You are always making up the future as you go.” – This page of XKCD It doesn’t have to be drastic, you know. Too often, we look at Taking Control Of One’s Destiny as this hugely epic battle, but that’s … Continue reading
If I ask you to consider the most powerful influences in your life, who and what would you think of? Go on, I’ll wait. Okay, so I’m guessing you have a list of role models and inspirational messages and so … Continue reading
“If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.” -Vincent Van Gogh While we all know it’s good to expand our horizons by taking on new challenges, … Continue reading
I want to make the world a better place. Who doesn’t? However, I’m a little stuck on how to end all wars and save the environment and get the giant pandas to mate.* Of course, being overwhelmed like that might … Continue reading
Sticks and stones can break your bones, but a bad career title can make you unemployable. Sadly, much of the world operates around assumptions and stereotypes. Therefore, you have to be careful in choosing how you present your career. Geeky … Continue reading