“I never liked your writing before...but I’ll admit, you’re not bad now.” Backhanded compliments like that are common to people like me. Anyone who works in the public eye is always judged as a finished product, no matter how much potential they show: “Yeah, he can play but his shooting form is raw.” “She tells … [Read more...]
How to Take a Successful Break (And Come Back With a Vengeance Later)
I am not Superman. I’ve come to grips with that reality lately. No matter how much I preach work ethic, focus, and productivity, the human element always has something to say. Add the stress of a global pandemic to those limits, and it becomes clear why creators like me haven’t been on top of our game. Sure, the desire … [Read more...]
Remember the Root Cause (Thoughts on Racism, Injustice, and the Current State of America)
And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God any longer, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do those things which are not proper (Rom. 1:28 NASB) I have to admit, I’m pretty sad right now. I may be a borderline hermit but I don’t live under a rock, so I’ve seen all the division that’s become so common … [Read more...]
7 of My Favorite Books of the Bible and Why You Should Read Them
I love the Bible. It's weird saying that now because I used to cringe when I heard others say it. No, it wasn’t that I didn't believe the Bible—I became a Christian at a young age and I always respected it—but hearing someone say they loved the Scriptures always felt too...religion-y. How could anyone love a Book filled … [Read more...]
How to Blog When You Work a Full-Time Job (10 Actions to Stay Active Online)
“How do you blog when you work full-time?!” That’s an excellent question. And it’s one I used to ask myself. I was a horribly inconsistent blogger. Granted, I’m still not the most productive example, but now I post much more often. And today, I’ll show you how to do the same. As someone who works in a STEM field, I know … [Read more...]
Use This Technique to Write Incredible Long Form Content
Long form content is all the rage these days. Forget the witty and insightful short posts of yesteryear. Readers today demand meaty articles that put encyclopedias to shame. Good ol’ Google also loves this lengthy style. So if you want more traffic, long form content is the obvious choice. But how do you actually make … [Read more...]
Looking for Motivation? Then You Need to Do This
I don’t like calling myself a writer. No, it’s not because I’m bad at the craft or that I lack confidence; it’s because that word doesn’t fully define me. Yes, I’m a person who writes, but as I’ve said before, I don’t really enjoy it. The act itself is a grueling test of the mind and will, an exhausting exercise that … [Read more...]
5 Lessons I Learned From Christian Schools That Prepared Me for Life Today
I attended Christian schools until I was basically a teenager. My family moved a lot when I was younger, so I went to three Christian schools in three American states. I didn’t leave for public school until junior high. And to be honest, I was more than ready to go by then. That’s not to say my experience was a bad one … [Read more...]
Nothing Is Guaranteed (Quick Thoughts From the COVID-19 Era)
This coronavirus, man. This thing is something else. One day I’m writing at the library before a Celtics game, then the next I’m self-isolating due to a global pandemic. I’ve never seen anything like this. Ebola and swine flu are two recent comparisons, but neither of those was this contagious. And that’s not to mention … [Read more...]
All It Ever Takes Is One
The internet is a discouraging place. No matter how well you write, how entertaining your podcast is, or how addicting your videos are, your work is nothing more than a drop in the ocean. The next day, or rather, the next hour or minute, something else will glut the void that you can no longer fill. No, it’s nothing … [Read more...]
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