Live Purposefully Every Day
Living each day with purpose keeps me in the present, not worried about the past or the future but focusing only on living in the moment. It makes me appreciative of every experience, bringing clarity, fulfillment, and a deep sense of connection to the world around me.
Creativity is Living in the Now
Creativity isn’t just an innate talent—it’s a skill that grows with practice. By embracing new experiences, challenging your thinking, and living fully in the present, you can unlock your creative potential.
Define and Create Your Life: The Value of Mission Statements and Vision Statements
Crafting mission and vision statements provides clarity, direction, and purpose in both personal and professional life. Learn how to define your core values and set achievable goals to shape your future.
Perfectionism. Really?
Perfectionism might seem like a noble pursuit, but it often leads to stress, procrastination, and burnout. Instead of chasing an impossible standard, embrace imperfection, get things done, and find joy in progress rather than perfection.
Empowered, Value-Driven, Purposeful Living
Success can feel like a maze of difficult choices, but the key to empowerment is knowing yourself, defining your values, and taking control of your future. Align your work and personal life with your core beliefs, make proactive decisions, and build a foundation that no challenge can shake.
Embracing the Rollercoaster: Navigating the Ups and Downs
Life and writing are full of ups and downs. The key to success is persistence—learning to navigate setbacks, trust your vision, and keep moving forward.
Mastering the Morning: A Time for Productivity and Focus
Success doesn’t just happen—you make it happen. Discover how an early morning routine can boost your productivity, creativity, and focus before the world wakes up.
Success Has Three Moveable Parts
Success isn’t just about motivation—it requires clear goals, the drive to achieve them, and a strong belief that you can succeed. This blog explores how to balance these three key factors to create a path to success in writing, publishing, and beyond.
Embracing Challenges: A Philosophy for Artists and Creatives
Challenges are not obstacles; they are opportunities for growth and creativity. Embrace life's struggles with a positive mindset, and watch your career and creativity flourish.
Unlocking Success as a Writer: The Power of Knowing Why
Successful writers know more than just how to write—they understand why they do what they do. By asking "why," writers can solve problems, identify opportunities, and make better decisions that lead to increased success. This mindset leads to smarter work, increased productivity, and the potential for greater financial rewards.
The Seven Traits of Success
Success is not random—it’s a combination of motivation, hard work, talent, ability, presentation, luck, and opportunity. Evaluate yourself and refine these traits to achieve your goals.
Discovering Your Passion: How to Make a Living by Doing What You Love
Discover how to make a living by doing what you love. Learn the three options for career satisfaction and how to transition into doing what you’re passionate about for the rest of your life.
Four Ways to Develop a Value-Oriented Mindset
Writers can create wealth by developing a value-oriented mindset. This involves going against the status quo, being willing to fail, learning from mentors, and creating value for others. A value-oriented mindset allows writers to think big, be inclusive, and fund their passions while achieving success.
Making Time Management Work
Time management is about prioritizing objectives over activities. Being busy isn’t the same as being productive. Successful time managers focus on their own goals, set clear priorities, and delegate tasks effectively. By seeing the big picture and structuring their time wisely, they achieve what truly matters.