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Be a Walled City: How to Deal With Hostile Comments From Readers
Today, I received a pissed-off message from an internet stranger who was angry about something I had written. Here's how to deal with that. Continue reading
You Don’t Need to Rely on Stress to Get Things Done
Chronic stress is harmful. Thankfully, you don't need to rely on stress to be productive. Find out more about how to motivate yourself here.Continue reading
Mark Manson’s Advice + a Simple List = a New Strategy for Making Progress
I owe Mark Manson a thank-you. Or rather, his math teacher. Wait, perhaps I should start at the beginning? The beginning was the slump. Or...Continue reading
You Need a Break! Here’s How to Take a Vacation Without Losing Income As an Entrepreneur/Creator
You don't need employees or passive income to take time off. With some planning, solo entrepreneurs & creators can do this, too. Here's how! Continue reading
The Art of Aligned Productivity: If Productivity Hurts, You’re Doing It Wrong
Forget regular productivity! Aligned productivity is about being productive in ways that feel good and that work for you. Find out more here. Continue reading
For Higher Productivity Eliminate, Automate, Delegate, Procrastinate (in That Order)
This 4-step process will make you more efficient. Discover which tasks to eliminate, automate, or delegate... and when to procrastinate! Continue reading
How to Overcome Your Creative Block in 5 (Only Briefly) Excruciating Steps
Here's what's really causing your creative block (hint: it involves a rather prickly part of yourself) and how to quickly move beyond it in 5 steps. Continue reading
Flexpreneurship: Can You Be an Entrepreneur and an Employee?
Flexpreneurship is when you're an entrepreneur, most of the time. Here's when it works to have a business and a boss.... and when it doesn't. Continue reading
5 Writing Lessons From Reviewing 5+ Years of Blogging
After pummeling through almost 80 old blog posts in a day, I saw my writing life flash before my eyes. Here are 5 blogging lessons I learned. Continue reading