Why Non-Writers Should Learn to Free Write
I was listening to a good audiobook recently on the writing process called Accidental Genius. The premise of the whole book can basically be summed up in one sentence: Free writing does a body good. The act of free writing (of putting down things on paper without thought to what you're putting down, why, and if it's even legible) is something that every writer can and should learn on a daily basis. But -- importantly -- free writing is … [Continue Reading...]
Why I’m Not Going to South by Southwest
For the tenth time in the past week, I had a conversation tonight about why I’m not going to South by Southwest this year. South by Southwest, of course, being one of the biggest conferences around, and the biggest if you work or live in the technology world. Although I’m not entirely without regret on missing the event (Austin is such a great city, after all), I am decided. In no particular order, here are the five main reasons I’m not … [Continue Reading...]
How to Find Free Images Online
As a long-time blogger, I'm always on the hunt for places to find free photos on the Internet. I want cool, interesting, evocative images that don't look like they were taken fifty years ago, and don't look like everyone else has them. Even if you're not a blogger, though, you may have use for using free images in projects you're working on. Here is my (updated) list of favorite places to find free images online. MorgueFile.com is my … [Continue Reading...]
What the Most Successful People Do at Work
Laura Vanderkam has done it again. Vanderkam, author of books like 168 Hours: You Have More Time than You Think, has become a feature in my email inbox ever since I read ones of her books for the first time and started emailing her incessantly. (I tend to do that. I'm sure she's thrilled. Ha.) What I love about Vanderkam's writing is that it's smart, practical, and immediately applicable. It makes me think, and pushes me to change my life … [Continue Reading...]
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Why You Should Set Reading Goals
The other day, I wrote a post about How to Set Life Goals in 2013. In the post, I walked through the SMART goals framework from Paul Meyer’s Attitude is Everything (which I'll recommend again -- it's just $2.99 for 144 motivating pages.) As I walked through the framework, I showed some of my … [Continue...]
How to Set Life Goals for 2013
By now, I imagine you've realized that the truth is staring you in the fact: It's 2013. (Cue: So, what are you going to do about it?) For me, a new year is about new goals. Whether you got a chance to do goal-setting over the holidays before 2013 actually struck -- or you're just thinking … [Continue...]
Five Things Every Blogger Needs to Know About Unverified Email Subscribers
One day last week, I had a bit of a field day learning about unverified (or "unconfirmed") email newsletter subscribers. Although most people are able to find something more normal to become obsessed with for a 5 hour period (a difficult jigsaw puzzle, a dirty house) I - apparently - am not terribly … [Continue...]
Are You Still Talking About Yourself on Social Media?
I've now finished recording ten videos sharing my favorite (make that least favorite) social media pet peeves. The tenth video, below, shares the topic I found myself most annoyed by: people who talk about themselves too much on social media. It's a common trap to fall into -- wanting to … [Continue...]
Why You Shouldn’t Comment On Someone’s Profile Picture (Social Media Pet Peeve #9)
If you haven't yet watched one of my social media pet peeve videos, I'll summarize: I'm doing videos about pet peeves I have. About social media. This week, I've got one all about why you shouldn't negatively (or even somewhat negatively) comment on other people's social media profile … [Continue...]
Want to Review My New Ebook — Lead by Morning?
The other day, I mentioned that I'm launching a new ebook in the New Year. The New Year is here. And so is Lead by Morning: 365 Days of the Present Principle. Lead by Morning is a 365-Day morning motivational reader, aimed to help you get started on an excellent day. It's based on my ebook, … [Continue...]
A Free Copy of My Ebook: The Present Principle
Looking for a free copy of The Present Principle? Just enter your email address in the box below! In the New Year, I'll be launching a new ebook called Lead by Morning. It's a 365-day morning motivational reader aimed to get you started to greet the day. (If you would like to receive a free copy … [Continue...]
The Podcasting Tools You Need to Win
In the New Year, I'll be doing some rebranding on my Podcast, and doing so also means getting the best tools to do the job. After chatting with some folks for recommendations (including Erik Fisher, who interviewed me for his podcast, Beyond the To-Do List last month), I've come up with the best of … [Continue...]
Stop Yelling At People On Twitter (Social Media Pet Peeve #8)
I've been doing a series of social media pet peeve videos, and today here's another installment, this time urging you to stop yelling at people on Twitter. By yelling, of course, I mean sniping, snarking, and engaging in destructive online arguments with for all to see. Have you done that before? … [Continue...]
