Distraction is no friend to a writer. If we are going to truly do work that matters, however, we can’t just fight distraction. We have to understand it.
Motivation
Want to Change Something? Start Now, Before You’re Ready
I tend to think of life as a journey these days far more than a destination. If I could summarize what I believe about almost everything in life, it would be this: Cla...
The Cure for a Boring Career: Build a Portfolio Life
Whether you’re bored, out of work, or simply wanting a more fulfilling career, I believe that by embracing a portfolio life, you will finally have the peace and conten...
Instead of Setting Goals, Tell a New Story
When it comes to achieving goals, many of us may be thinking about them the wrong way.
What Those Winter Blues Can Teach You About True Happiness
All good stories involve dying. The often-literal death of a mentor almost inevitable requires the hero to grow and move on in his journey. But there is also the shedd...
Learning to Be Your Own Best Friend: Interview with Matt Kepnes
I’ve often wondered what would it be like to be a nomad and travel the world. I did this for a brief time in my early 20s and then stopped, and recently I’...