Productivity Makes Me Feel Bad
“Some words have a meaning to them that we don’t often think about but yet still affects us, which has applications to persuasion, social influence…
Productive Time Wasting. Oxymoron or the Stuff of Brilliant Ideas?
How much time do you waste? Tons, I feel like I never get anything done None, my mind is always focused and I’m always getting…
Are you a Planner or a Pantser? Which is the Right Approach for Writers?
This is an age-old difference of opinion in the world of creative writing: To outline before writing or to just start writing and trust the…
Do You Write Out Loud?
I’m not the type who mutters to herself. There is already so much conversation in my head that I have no need to actually verbalize…
Is It Stealing If…?
We once worked with a real estate agent who said to us, “buyers are liars.” She explained that we’ll tell her we absolutely need to…
How to Not Write
Wake up early, before your alarm clock. Tell yourself it’s too early and go back to sleep. Stretch, breathe deeply, then pick up your phone…
Hold That Pose! Looking In and Looking Out
You do not want to have me next to you in a yoga class. I’m terrible at it. No flexibility or grace. In fact, I…
Are you on a mission?
MISSION STATEMENTS SUCK. At least that’s what I thought until recently when Beth and I had to coach our leadership development students to write their…