Note: My friend Mark wrote a book about his dad and asked me to write the Foreword. I was honored to do so, and with his permission, I've included an adaptation of it … [Read more...] about The Trophy: An Essay About My Dad & Fatherhood
Archives for August 2012
3 Truths About Tribes & Why We Need Them
I didn't invent the idea of tribes. But I've been using the term long before Seth Godin codified it in his book. Still, there are few resources that clarify the concept … [Read more...] about 3 Truths About Tribes & Why We Need Them
Fail Faster (So You Can Become a Better Writer)
From Jeff: This is a guest article from Joe Bunting. You can visit Joe online at his blog, The Write Practice, or follow him on Twitter @JoeBunting. His latest eBook, … [Read more...] about Fail Faster (So You Can Become a Better Writer)
Why You Need a Small Army & How to Build One
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. —Margaret Mead What does leading a … [Read more...] about Why You Need a Small Army & How to Build One
How to Get People Excited About Anything You Write
From Jeff: This is a guest post by Nick Thacker, who is a writer from Colorado. You can check out his website for writers, bloggers, and creators here. Be sure to grab … [Read more...] about How to Get People Excited About Anything You Write
How New Parenthood Is Slowly Making Me Crazy
There's an old African proverb that says, "It takes a village to raise a child." So true. That's why I'm excited to contribute to the Wishing Well, a community of … [Read more...] about How New Parenthood Is Slowly Making Me Crazy