Subject: Are you willing to do this for yourself, Friend?

Are you willing to do this for yourself, Friend?

December 4th, 2018 at 4:00 pm CDT

Hi Friend, As creatives, if there's one thing we all seem to be subjected to, it's family nonsense... For many years now, certain family members have seen my creative and writing goals as pipe dreams... Silly or pointless thi ...

Walt Disney on success

November 27th, 2018 at 4:00 pm CDT

Hi Friend, Walt Disney has at times been a controversial figure for various behaviors he exhibited throughout his career, but he got many things right. One of the things he got right was how courage is necessary. "All our dre ...

[Writing Tip] Second best writing tip I've ever gotten

November 22nd, 2018 at 4:00 pm CDT

Hey Friend, Last week, I shared the number one writing tip I've ever found, which is courtesy of Jeff Goins. Today, I'm going to share the second best writing tip I've ever received, which is: Always write an outline! This ...

Tony Hsieh on success

November 20th, 2018 at 4:00 pm CDT

Hey Friend, The desire for more money can lead us to do strange, and sometimes unethical, things. Having more money is nice, but it's crucial to understand that more dollars coming in isn't what makes a successful business. ...

Friend, this is what blog success requires

November 15th, 2018 at 6:00 pm CDT

Hey Friend, Blog success is tricky... It requires a lot of pieces working and fitting simultaneously. If there's one thing that matters, though, it's more important than ever... It's not popularity... It's not being tech-savvy... It's n ...

Swami Vivekanda on success

November 13th, 2018 at 4:00 pm CDT

Hi Friend, There's a lot to be said for focus. If you end up starting more than you finish, you feel twisted and rotten inside - like there's tons of work crashing down upon you, because there is. I would know, because I've d ...

Friend, unfortunately this isn't enough

November 8th, 2018 at 3:36 pm CDT

Hey Friend, Last week I shared the three cardinal rules of blogging, and specific reasons they are so essential to follow. This week, we dive into something even more personal... Why just having your "great idea" is not enough. As creat ...

Jim Rohn on success

November 6th, 2018 at 4:00 pm CDT

Hey Friend, Jim Rohn is still considered one of the "founding fathers" of success principles, everyday wisdom, and entrepreneurial grit. During his time on Earth, he mentored the great Tony Robbins and provided the inspiration ...

3 imperative rules of blogging (break at your own risk)

November 1st, 2018 at 12:25 pm CDT

Hi Friend, When you start blogging, there's a lot they don't tell you. It's impossible to know everything you need to know after just a few weeks of doing it, so my goal in these emails is to share as much as I can, as openly as I can, to help you s ...

Lisa Amos on success

October 30th, 2018 at 4:00 pm CDT

Hi Friend, We all face failure. If you're not failing somewhere, it probably means you aren't putting in the effort. If you are putting in the effort and you're failing, it means you're stretching the boundaries of your capabi ...