Nov 18, 2019
We are defensive by nature, and we don’t like it when our beliefs get challenged. And yet, you are not the same person today that you were a couple of years ago. Your beliefs have matured. How could they mature, if at no point in your life did you consider them...
Nov 17, 2019
You must’ve seen this piece of advice before: Once you finish writing, you should leave the manuscript for a month before you edit. The first time I read it, I scratched my head, wondering, “Whatever for?” The obvious answer is that it is better to edit your work with...
Nov 16, 2019
Did you know that the word followers has its origin in the ancient tradition of following philosophers on their long walks? The great intellectuals of antiquity would really think on their feet. Have you tried, so to speak, to follow in their footsteps? Leave your...
Nov 15, 2019
You’re a writer. You’ve been doing this for a while. You hope that one day you’ll be doing it for a living. But how can you be sure you’re on the right path? There isn’t a map to becoming a full-time writer, but there are signs along the way that tell you you’re...
Nov 14, 2019
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about routines? Something boring, no doubt. Like waking up at six, or brushing your teeth, or doing the dishes after dinner each evening. Did you know, though, that routines can be used to boost your...
Nov 13, 2019
This tip is nothing new, but it is often overlooked. Musicians learn by playing other people’s songs long before they write and compose their own. Painters paint still life, or copy existing paintings to understand a particular art style. Architects sketch buildings...
