It’s tough to admit but… I used to be lazy. Life didn’t go the way I thought it would when I was younger, and this resulted in me getting stuck in a depressed and unproductive state. My peers saw me sleeping at lectures, gaming till early morning, and struggling to pull my weight in group projects. All I cared about … [Read more...]
Marathon Mentality 1: The Will to Run
I don’t know why I started. I told friends I wanted to feel like an athlete again. Coworkers heard I needed a way to de-stress. And the guy in the mirror chalked it up to simply being bored. There’s a bit of truth to all those reasons, but even now, about a year later, I can’t say for certain why I chose to run. Running … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Why You Need a Short Memory (Plus, How to Develop One in 2 Simple Steps)
What’s the last performance-related success you’re most proud of? Is it the month’s long project you finally closed at work? Is it recognition you received from your peers? Perhaps you reached a personal goal in a hobby on the side? Whatever it is, think about the pressure lifted off your shoulders in that moment, the … [Read more...]
Forget Money and Fame. This Achievement Determines if You’re Truly Successful.
It’s time to redefine success. I say that not as a jealous writer who’s achieved nothing of his own, but rather, as a survivor who knows the word means something more. More than the usual money and fame people associate with it. More than the views, likes, and followers the social media age is obsessed with. Real success … [Read more...]
I Quit Something That Made Me Happy. Here’s How It Motivates Me Today.
“Man…I can’t do this anymore.” That’s the conclusion I reached at the end of my sophomore year in college. I was a small YouTuber back then—a Call of Duty commentator. I recorded my best CoD gameplays, cut out the boring parts, and then voiced my commentary about the highlights or whatever else was on my mind later. After … [Read more...]
How to Stop Getting Bored with Writing (or Any Other Creative Pursuit)
“How do you keep doing this?” That’s a question I’ve had to answer recently, and I thought I should post my response here too. To many people, the idea of writing a single blog post is daunting. So the thought of doing it more than 90 times like I have is unimaginable. “Where do you find the hours?”, “Won’t you run out … [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...]
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...]
Eyes Fit for a King: 3 Steps to Avoid Pornography So You Can Do Great Things (Going Great #3)
Sexual discipline. I covered the topic briefly in my last post, but it’s so important that I need to address its biggest threat: Pornography is a temptation that many men (and women) know all too well. Besides being immoral, porn threatens your sexual discipline, which in turn can ruin your focus and prevent you from … [Read more...]
Every Artist’s Worst Fear (And The Simple Way to Face It)
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...]
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