You know the feeling. You’ve just created something special, and you’re afraid to launch it. What if no one cares? What if no one reads my blog post? What if no one buys … [Read more...] about 015: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities: Counterintuitive Advice from Author Ryan Holiday [Podcast]
Archives for July 2014
The Most Trying Part of Living a Good Story
Recently, I watched The Lord of the Rings films with my son and was struck by a important quote. It spoke to me about the hardship of life and what it takes to live a … [Read more...] about The Most Trying Part of Living a Good Story
014: Is Content Really King? [Podcast]
You've heard it before, repeated again and again all over the Internet, as if it were gospel truth: "Content is king." The problem is it's just not true. Content is … [Read more...] about 014: Is Content Really King? [Podcast]
How Being Mistaken for a Girl Made Me a Better Blogger
Everyone of us is shadowed by an illusory person: a false self. We are not very good at recognizing illusions, least of all the ones we cherish about ourselves. --Thomas … [Read more...] about How Being Mistaken for a Girl Made Me a Better Blogger
013: How to Create Your Own Freedom, Live an Adventure, & Do Work That Matters: A Chat with Chris Guillebeau [Podcast]
Wherever you look, there are voices telling you to "live a better story" or do something "epic." They make it sound easy. But it's not so simple, is it? The truth is the … [Read more...] about 013: How to Create Your Own Freedom, Live an Adventure, & Do Work That Matters: A Chat with Chris Guillebeau [Podcast]
The Problem with Asking for Advice
Often, when asking for advice, a person isn't really seeking something new. They're just looking for validation, affirmation of a choice already made. And this is a … [Read more...] about The Problem with Asking for Advice