How Tetris is a Model for Life
I just finished an amazing graphic novel called Tetris: the Games People Play, by Box Brown. At first blush, I thought reading a graphic novel about a video game would be like watching a dance about architecture, but the awesomeness of Tetris is conveyed rather...
Talking about my creative shift with Dan Blank
A month ago–when working from home was the exception, not the rule–I sat down with Dan Blank of We Grow Media, who is known for being a brilliant marketer and an amazing coach who specializes in helping authors create meaningful connections with readers....
Chaos is Ladder
It’s been said roughly a bazillion times this week, I’m sure, but it bears repeating: these are strange times we live in. Americans are either forced to hunker down at home, or they are on the front line of essential services. Everyone is...
Writing Good Decision-Makers
Have you ever read a book or watched a movie that was generally entertaining, but was completely ruined by the main character who made really dumb decisions? Like in a horror movie where you shout at the screen, “Don’t go in that dark room, dummy!...
How Words Can Unlock Your Brain
I’m assuming that, if you’re reading this, you probably have strong feelings about the power of words. But what does it really mean to say “words have power”? Words can help, heal, hinder, hurt, and harm. We use them to influence those around...Sign up here for my not-so-regular email newsletter
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