#266 - WHAT EVERY WRITER NEEDS TO KNOW

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You have only 26 letters
But infinite ways
to combine them together
to create words that amaze.

You can challenge and inspire.
You can uplift. You can heal.
The full range of emotions
you can make people feel.

But because we’re surrounded
by negativity and pride
it is my deep desire
that today you’d decide

To choose your words wisely
and keep this truth in sight:
There is great responsibility
in deciding to write.

#264 - WHICH TYPE OF DREAMER ARE YOU? - PART TWO

In Part One of this two-part blog post, I discussed the first four types of dreamers that I have come across in my lifetime.

In today’s post, I provide for you four more types of dreamers that I hope you will avoid becoming!

Get Rich Quick Gary

  • Because he day dreams of his days off, he pursues opportunities with immediate payoff.
  • Defining Character Trait: Laziness.
  • Favorite Phrase: “If it means no work and lots of money…I’m in!“
  • Cure: A Reality Check.

Cautious Carmen

  • Because she’s so afraid to fail, on her every dream she’s sure to bail.
  • Defining Character Trait: Fear.
  • Favorite Phrase: “But what if it doesn’t work?”
  • Cure: Bravery.

Prideful Patrick

  • Because he has all the answers, he never asks any questions.
  • Defining Character Trait: Cockiness.
  • Favorite Phrase: “Yeah, I know how to do that already.”
  • Cure: Humility.

Tag Along Tammy

  • Because who she’s with is more important than what shes’ doing.
  • Defining Character Trait: Follower.
  • Favorite Phrase: “If you do it, I’ll do it!”
  • Cure: Initiative.

#263 - WHAT TYPE OF DREAMER ARE YOU? - PART ONE

Having interacted with hundreds of “dreamers” over the last several years, I have come across a few common profiles that I’m hoping you will avoid.

Overambitious Oliver

  • Because he’s doing it all, nothing is being done at all.
  • Defining Character Trait: Overcommitment.
  • Favorite Phrase: “Yeah, I’m gonna’ pursue that too!“
  • Cure: Focus.

Backburner Brenda

  • Because the timing is never right, her dreams never see the light.
  • Defining Character Trait: Procrastination.
  • Favorite Phrase: “I just don’t have time for that right now.”
  • Cure: Urgency.

Parental Pleasing Peter

  • Because he’s trying to make daddy proud, pursuing his real dream is not allowed.
  • Defining Character Trait: Cowardice.
  • Favorite Phrase: “I’m not sure my mom would be too happy about that.”
  • Cure: Courage.

Super Spiritual Samantha

  • Because she’s so heavenly minded, she’s no earthly good.
  • Defining Character Trait: Apathy.
  • Favorite Phrase: “I wish the Lord would just take me to heaven already!”
  • Cure: Compassion.

In tomorrow’s post, I will share four more dreamer profiles. Stay tuned!

#262 - IT'S OK TO HAVE THIS DESIRE

It is very likely that, whether you know it or not, you have a desire to…

Have a positive impact on the lives of those around you.

You write…
to have a positive impact on the lives of those around you.

You create…
to have a positive impact on the lives of those around you.

You produce…
to have a positive impact on the lives of those around you.

And the purpose of this post is to simply let you know…

That’s OK.

It’s OK to desire impact.
It’s OK to desire influence.
It’s OK to desire a life that makes a difference.

The truth is, it’s actually more than OK…

It’s necessary.

#261 - ANYTHING YOU WANT BY DEREK SIVERS

Success comes from persistently improving and inventing, not from persistently doing what’s not working. – Derek Sivers

Persistence isn’t always the answer.

If your art isn’t selling…
If your ideas aren’t spreading…
If your talent isn’t being appreciated…

Persistence may not be the solution.

If your reach isn’t widening…
If your influence isn’t increasing…
If your leadership isn’t improving…

Persistence may not be the remedy.

The truth is…

Consistently and persistently being ineffective is stupidity.

The answer is not always to…“Stick it out.”
The answer is not always to…“Try harder.”
The answer is not always to…“Just keep going.”

I don’t mean to be rude, but, maybe this time around, the answer is to…

Drastically improve the quality of what you do.

Don’t just persist.

Get better.