Cheat Codes

Cheat Codes

  As a kid, many of my hours were spent hunkered down in front of a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) with my friends. When it came time for Contra, everyone…
The Blank Page Says…

The Blank Page Says…

  You stare at the blank page and realize that you have nothing to say. The blank page stares back, also with nothing to say. You feel stuck. You feel…
And Now… A Word from our Sponsor

And Now… A Word from our Sponsor

  Does the sponsor ever have anything good to say? Yes, it may have something good to sell, but does it really have anything good to say? The sponsors inundate…
Being Right

Being Right

  Sometimes being right doesn’t get you anywhere. Yes, you’re right, but someone may not want to admit it. Or someone may have a differing opinion. In these situations, it…
Close Your Door

Close Your Door

  I’m currently reading the book Indistractable by Nir Eyal. The book talks about how distractions impact our productivity and what we can do to stop them. I’ve been thinking…
Messages from the Universe

Messages from the Universe

  On occasion, the universe is trying to tell you something. You’ll notice that everything feels like it conspires to deliver you a message. You just have to make sure…
Pen Snob

Pen Snob

  I’ll admit it. I’m a pen snob. It started a few years ago when I discovered Sharpie pens. Any time I wrote anything, it had to be using a…
Someone Else’s Checklist

Someone Else’s Checklist

  Take a look at your checklist and decide whether it’s yours or someone else’s. If the checklist is yours, the tasks will be the meaningful work that you seek…