You didn’t do it.
You said you were going to. You thought about it, dreamed about it, imagined what people would say when you finally did it. But here you are, still ...
Writing
7 Ways Police Work Made Me a Better Writer
Dad’s response was not what I wanted to hear. But then he added, “There’s no reason why you can’t be an artist and writer. But get an education first and find a career...
113: Great Writers Are Risk Takers
This week on The Portfolio Life, Andy Traub and I discuss wrestling with the tension of playing it safe and taking risks, and why taking risks are necessary to improve...
How I Finished Writing My Book in 90 Days
When you’ve got a big goal in your heart, it can only help to connect with others for accountability and encouragement. Here are four things I learned about finding ac...
112: How Your Surroundings Ignite Your Creativity (And What To Do About It) with Eric Weiner
This week on The Portfolio Life, Eric Weiner and I talk about why creative work flourishes in certain places today and throughout history. Eric discovered in his resea...
5 Investments That Made the Difference in My Writing Career
I used to think that to be a writer, all you had to do was learn to write well. But that’s just not true. There’s a lot more to writing than that.