Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a recent blog post, To Finish or Not to Finish,writing coach Ann Janzer describes the reality of a writer: “False starts, half-written pieces, and scattered notebooks are the messy and necessary detritus of a creative life.” She goes on to point out that “Wisdom lies in knowing which of those projects to carry through …
Reading Time: 5 minutesI’ve decided to limit my use of social media to as little as possible. Social Media: A False Reality One of the reasons I avoid social media is that it is not real life. Social media is a carefully curated, artificial world where we present the version of ourselves we want others to see. It’s …
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat is Groupthink? Groupthink occurs when the desire for harmony within a group leads to conformity in beliefs, often at the expense of truth or critical thinking. Groupthink thrives because humans are wired to seek connection and avoid conflict. But when belonging becomes more important than truth, the results can be dangerous. Groupthink loves company—and …
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhy Reading Matters in My Life Reading is a key part of my life. It’s probably more beneficial and produces more positive results than any other activity I do, especially for my mental growth and development. I read for both education and entertainment. I’m a lifelong learner who gets high learning new things, and reading …
Reading Time: 3 minutesBreaking the Saving Habit in Retirement We’ve been taught to save, not spend, all our working lives. The goal is to prepare for retirement. However, when we retire, it’s hard to reverse that approach and spend some of our money on things that make us happy. Statistics show that seniors actually spend less the longer …
Reading Time: 6 minutesAs indicated in the title, this is Part 2 of a two-part series. If you haven’t already read Part 1, I encourage you to take a few minutes and do so now. Part 2 won’t be as meaningful if you haven’t read Part 1. The Freedom of Imperfection When you realize there is no perfect …
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis two-part series was originally intended to be one blog post, but as I continued to thank about it and add to it I realized it would be too large as one post. Part 2 should be published Thursday, so look for it! Introduction: Enslaved to Productivity Have you ever felt like your productivity system …
Reading Time: 3 minutesRecently, as a part of my morning routine, I’ve been reading small sections at a time of Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts, by Oliver Burkeman. One of the sections in the book reminded me of a question that I haven’t thought about in years. Every …
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn the last few years, it’s become faddish for some tech creators to discuss the need for and benefits of taking what they call “sabbaticals.” This term seems to be a fancy pants way of saying “an intentional break from work.” What Is a Sabbatical, Anyway? I agree taking breaks from work is a good …