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Does Commuting to Work Suck the Life Out of You?

Does Commuting to Work Suck the Life Out of You?

How long is your commute to work? Comment on how you take advantage of the time.

Jan 17, 2012     No Comments
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I’d Rather Do Everything Else Besides…

I’d Rather Do Everything Else Besides…

Most times, practicing is hard. Work makes us tired, and then we have to come home and [insert chore here]. [...]

Jan 11, 2012     No Comments
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Please, Don’t Clean and Declutter

Please, Don’t Clean and Declutter

I’ve been thinking lately about decluttering. People smarter than me always say, “Declutter before you start a project!” Or, “Declutter [...]

Oct 7, 2011     No Comments
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Writing Resolutions for the New Year

Writing Resolutions for the New Year

It's no secret that New Year's resolutions rarely make it past the first month. That's why it is always good advice to start small. This advice stands out because it is simple, easily attainable and can help you meet a litany of goals.

Jan 1, 2011     No Comments
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Tips When Writers Feel Stuck

Tips When Writers Feel Stuck

Every now and then, writers get stuck: regularly cascading words and ideas just don't find its way through the writing instrument of choice. Read this advice from Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley.

Jan 1, 2011     No Comments
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Giving Thanks for American Ingenuity

Giving Thanks for American Ingenuity

Unexpected reminders about why it's important to press on each day even when a goal seems miles away can provide perspective. Last week, it came from our president. His comments about income and entrepreneurship gnawed on me when I first read them. As I mused about it, it boosted my motivation to disprove his comments.

Dec 4, 2010     No Comments
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Stop! You’ve Hugged Me Enough Today! Surviving (as a Writer) With Noisy Children

Ever wonder how introverts can stick to a writing schedule with four and seven-year-old extroverted children around? Two words: Know Thyself (And I say this as my four-year-old son is drumming on a plastic box, saying "Daddy watch this! Daddy watch this!" Ah, I love my son more than life itself.)

Oct 30, 2010     No Comments
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“Woe is Me! I Lost My iPhone”

One day, I'll buy another iPhone. Here's the Twitter version of how I lost mine.

Oct 4, 2010     No Comments
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Giving Thanks for American Ingenuity

Giving Thanks for American Ingenuity

Unexpected reminders about why it's important to press on each day even when a goal seems miles away can provide perspective. Last week, it came from our president. His comments about income and entrepreneurship gnawed on me when I first read them. As I mused about it, it boosted my motivation to disprove his comments.

May 1, 2010     No Comments
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Productivity Tips According to Jerry Seinfeld

Whether your goal is to write a Tolstoy-esque novel or you just want to stop eating so much Ben and Jerry's, Seinfeld's advice is sound. Setting deadlines for yourself until your new habits become natural is golden.

Apr 24, 2010     No Comments
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