I can do a magic trick — I can log in to a social media account and make all of my time disappear! I know, it sounds impossible that one or two or even three whole hours could simply vanish while I’m scrolling past photos of lattes and incendiary political tweets, but… it’s true! Can you relate? Are you a magician, too?
I’m not going to say anything new here, or anything that you haven’t felt more or less intensely for yourself. But I miss going out for a really good cup of coffee.
I’ve been exhausted and burned out to the point of tears lately, and have had several friends gently suggest that it’s time to not only start taking weekends off, but to possibly schedule off an ENTIRE WEEK.
The idea that writing and creating is (or should be) fun and easy all the time, or that if you find it difficult then it’s not somehow “for” you, is incredibly toxic.
Creativity Myth #10: Failure is bad. Here’s why it’s a myth!
How much money do I make by podcasting? There are a lot of ways to make money podcasting and a lot of ways to talk about it — notably, direct vs. indirect podcast income.
Creativity Myth #9: You need to create a flawless masterpiece.
I thought I was immune, hiding here in my little office in South Dakota; I thought I was exempt somehow, that “I should be so much farther ahead” with all the “extra free time” the pandemic and quarantine have afforded us. I was wrong.
Creativity Myth #8: I don’t have the time or energy to be creative.
Creativity Myth #7: Society doesn’t want what I’m creating.
Creativity Myth #6: It’s possible to “run out of” creativity, so be careful with what you have.
Creativity Myth #5: You don’t have to be 100% original to be creative.
Have you ever found yourself… searching for distractions? I know, it sounds like…
Even though I know in the depths of my heart that this is the work I am meant to do, and that I am living out my true purpose when I am writing and creating… I still struggle to prioritize it.
A lot of us get frustrated when we jump into something and we’re not good at it right away. For me, this is never more evident than when I go bowling...
Creativity Myth #4: You need to live in a big city or work at a company with a slide to be creative.
Here’s the thing about fear. It’s not something that you one day decide to banish, and then you never have to deal with it again. Fear is an instinct…
I just counted, and there are no fewer than 26 plants right here in my 8×8′ office. Orchids, pothos, air plants, cacti, Swedish ivy, aloe… I love them all so much. But more than that, I need them.
How are you with sticking to things? It’s worth asking: what habits are WORTH building? What changes do we ACTUALLY WANT to make?
When you realize that you only have ONE LIFE to live… how does that make you feel? How does it affect your creativity?
Creativity Myth #3: “You’re either born creative, or you’re not.” Here’s exactly why this statement is a terrible and dangerous lie.
Creative Myth #2: You need special knowledge or a degree to create.
Creativity Myth #1: Imagination is just for children. Here’s why that is a complete load of garbage, and why imagination is essential to our lives as adults.
Exciting news — you now have the opportunity to work with me one-on-one! Whether you’d like creative or strategic coaching or consulting…
People may scoff at you for having dreams, but having (and holding onto) those dreams is crucial to living a life of meaning and influence.
I’ve been working on a brand-new email series for you! It’s called “Dear Creators” and…
Podcasting is booming! But is NOW really the best time to start one? Here are 3 major considerations for making your decision.
It’s so easy for me to imagine my life slipping away with each tick of the clock — and it’s so easy for that to turn into fear, anxiety, and really limited thinking…
One of the most frequent questions I get asked as a podcast coach & teacher is, “How long should a podcast be, ideally?” Here’s what I tell them.
“In life, finding a voice is speaking and living the truth.” — John Grisham. I get a lot of questions from both podcasters and writers about how to discover their own unique voice. Most don’t know where to begin…
Terrible news, everyone — I’m evil! Actually, I got sorted into the Slytherin house by the official Harry Potter website, and I’m afraid it comes with some CONNOTATIONS.
“Yesterday’s home runs don’t win today’s games.” — Babe Ruth. It can be SO FRUSTRATING to learn an important lesson or find a particular slice of success… and then to wake up the next day with a clean slate and realize you have to do it ALL OVER AGAIN.
We spend a lot of our time focused on solutions and solving problems. And that makes sense. We have a LOT of problems to solve as a society (like… a LOT), and providing solutions is a really good way to improve our quality of life, as well as lessen pain and suffering. But something we don’t talk about enough is…
“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” — Frederick Douglass. Podcasting is hard. Writing is hard. Gardening is hard. Raising children is hard. Anything worth doing…
For years, investing in myself was unthinkable. I grew up poor, and I had stayed poor. Money was for buying off-brand food and secondhand clothing, tithing to church, and paying rent (and later mortgage), car payments, and student loan debt…
I don’t always follow my own advice. Heck, I don’t USUALLY follow my own advice. Here’s why I think that might be — and maybe it’s true for you, too.
Welcome to my #1 piece of podcasting advice. When in doubt… DO IT ANYWAY. Here’s why.