It's a simple question: what have you done that few other people have? That was the first sentence in a blog I read last week by one of my favourite American bloggers, an original thinker and non-conformist called Chris Guillebeau. It’s a great hook, so I read on. He noted that, in answer to the question, you might start to list your accomplishments or achievements – but they belong on a … [Read more...] about Moments from a life less ordinary
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Why the Olympics symbolise my own triumph over adversity
One of the benefits of writing regular blogs – which I have been doing on and off since December 2011 – is that you can scroll through your archive and get a glimpse into your mindset at particular points in your story. This is what I wrote in June 2012, in the run-up to the London Olympics: “I sense that I’m not alone in feeling that 2012 is a momentous year, one in which people are starting … [Read more...] about Why the Olympics symbolise my own triumph over adversity
Why not zhoosh up your writing?
Let me ask you a few questions. Do you find writing a chore? Doubt your ability to write? Want to write blogs to promote your business but don’t know where to start? Have a website that is professional but doesn’t really show your personality? Get in a spin when it comes to deciding what to keep in and what to leave out of a blog, article or speech? Need a hand with editing and … [Read more...] about Why not zhoosh up your writing?
The importance of making a sacred schedule
On January 1, 2012 I made a rod for my own back. And just for this post, I’m not going to investigate that metaphor (although I could ask, what rod is that rod?). That rod was, in fact, the resolution that I would write one post for every day of the year. I have managed to stick to that resolution - even when I was suffering from food poisoning - and only on a couple of occasions have I … [Read more...] about The importance of making a sacred schedule