Dear writers, don’t forget this.

If you’re a writer, there’s something simple you need to remember: Good books are hard to write. Bad books are a breeze. Writing a good book is a battle. You fight fear and laziness and doubt. Good books take vulnerability and courage and creativity to...

5 shocks I got when I became an entrepreneur.

I grew up with an entrepreneurial spirit but didn’t know what it meant to really be one until six months ago. No longer part of a team or company, I had to learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur. In the last 6 months, there have been 5 things that shocked me. 1....

3 bad things good leaders say.

The difference between a good leader and a bad leader is pretty obvious. You could write a book about this subject, but since this is a blog, I will keep it short. Good leaders embrace their imperfections. Bad leaders pretend they don’t have any. Good leaders...

The island and the bridge.

Chasing a dream is like being on an island. You spend months, maybe even years working that geography. You know every palm tree, every rock, every flower of that small landscape. This is your baby, this is your dream! And it’s an amazing island, I am proud of...

Being afraid isn’t failure.

Sometimes, people ask me, “When did you stop being afraid?” My answer is always the same, “I’ll let you know when it happens.” Thus far it hasn’t, but I have learned a valuable lesson. There’s a big difference between being...

Art in the everyday.

I saw this online and thought it was brilliant. I don’t know who originally posted it, but it appears that at one high school, this is how some of the teachers deal with graffiti. They add their own art descriptions. Well played.  ...