It’s been a while since The Secret by Rhonda Byrne was published. It’s premise is that anything I focus on hard enough, the universe will manifest. I don’t believe that’s entirely true, but it’s not all poppycock either; what I focus on and work towards is much more likely to happen. The other day … Continue reading The Secret
On a Zoom call the other day a friend brought up the idea of email bankruptcy. Financial bankruptcy is a pretty familiar idea. A person is out of money and can’t hope to pay off your debts, they are extended beyond any hope of recovering. It can be a bit messy, but it gives a … Continue reading Project Banckruptcy
I have a tumultuous relationship with being clever, or witty. For a long time, the height of my aspirations was to be clever. The first problem with that is that cleverness isn’t fun if no one recognizes my cleverness. And if I need recognition, I’m not acting out of my self-worth. My self-with doesn’t need … Continue reading Clever
“Don’t much know what this is going to look like,” is a perfectly acceptable place to start from. It may be the only place to start from. Now, take a step. The next one will follow. There’s always fog on the path. Learn to move with, and in, uncertainty. It isn't easy. … Continue reading Don’t Much Know What This is Going to Look Like
I’ve wanted for a while to put together an intake to help people prepare for the Fearless Songwriting Challenge. I’d forgotten about “The Ship It Journal,” Seth Godin’s workbook to help people suss out the resistance they’ll find in working on a project, and helps them plan ahead to beat it. Here’s a link to … Continue reading Planning for the Fearless Challenge
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