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June 18, 2019 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

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“God doesn’t care.” I have only said that one time in my life. It was around this time last year. I couldn’t sleep, I couldn’t look in the mirror, and no one I knew could help. By then I was well aware that people are unreliable, but I expected more from Him. He was supposed to shield me from that. He was supposed … [Read more...]

3 Steps to Fight Burnout in Pursuit of Long Term Goals (Hint: “Take A Break” Isn’t One)

June 15, 2019 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

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One hundred and ten thousand. That is the number of words I have published on this site. I did the math earlier—or rather, I had a plugin do the math for me—and my jaw dropped when I saw the total. It shouldn’t have surprised me though, because my mind’s felt the effects of that number for quite some time. I haven’t … [Read more...]

So You Want to be a Content Creator? Answer These 10 Questions Before You Take the Leap

April 18, 2019 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

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I became a content creator when I was 18 years old. I had no idea what I was doing then. And my first YouTube videos were awful. But you know what? It was worth it. The memories I made and the people I met helped me through an otherwise lackluster time in my life. But this teenage experience wasn’t just a … [Read more...]

Embrace the Wilderness, or How to Be Content at All Times

March 19, 2019 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

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I know, I know... You don’t belong here. Everything about where you are now is a slap in the face. You’ve been disrespected, taken for granted, and underestimated your whole life. Sure, you’ve overcome incredible odds, you’ve garnered a little outside attention, and your critics will never understand how much you’ve … [Read more...]

A Letter to a Friend (How Faith Led Us Here)

February 5, 2019 By Drew Shepherd

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Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1) Faith. That was all I had two years ago. Well, faith and excitement. But disappointments quickly tempered the latter. So yeah, faith. That’s all I had. I never had a goal in my mind. There was no subscriber count I strove … [Read more...]

Every Artist’s Worst Fear (And The Simple Way to Face It)

January 12, 2019 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

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You know what my biggest fear is? Bees. I can’t stand 'em. Bees and pollen are the two reasons why I’d rather freeze in winter than delight in the warmth of spring. Sure, there’s always the threat of being stung by one, but my phobia stems more from a history with these winged creatures of death. It all happened … [Read more...]

Giant Slayin’ and Legend Makin’: How to Win When You’re Not Number 1

January 3, 2019 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

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6 foot 2, 200 pounds. Those are the measurements of a grown man. Yet they belonged to the 12-year-old who stood in my way. This was the setting of my 6th grade 3-on-3 basketball tournament—the first of three annual showdowns that granted a year’s worth of bragging rights. My middle school hosted the event each year … [Read more...]

A Reason to Be Thankful

November 22, 2018 By Drew Shepherd 2 Comments

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I couldn’t sleep. No matter what I tried, the headaches wouldn’t let me sleep: I hopped in bed early and stayed wide awake for hours. I exercised beforehand and I still couldn’t do it. I bought sleep masks and ear plugs but those didn’t help either. I just...couldn’t...sleep. So I’d walk around. Listen to … [Read more...]

Dissecting Kobe Bryant’s The Mamba Mentality: How I Play (8 Actions and 24 Quotes to Master Your Craft)

November 10, 2018 By Drew Shepherd 3 Comments

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It was the spring of 2009. The NBA playoffs were heating up, and every basketball fan was eager to see the matchup of two generational talents: Kobe Bryant versus LeBron James. One superstar was in the middle of his prime. The other was just entering his own. It was destiny in the making. Fate was bringing these two … [Read more...]

What to Expect When Intermittent Fasting: 11 Experiences from 4+ Years of IF

October 23, 2018 By Drew Shepherd 2 Comments

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Intermittent fasting. It’s a trendy topic now since celebrities and fitness experts alike have tried it out. But just like any other "diet" that actually works, intermittent fasting is nothing new. Many people around the world, including those who unfortunately don’t have easy access to food, have eaten like this for … [Read more...]

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