Darkest Before Dawn

In life, there will be times where things seem bleak and desperate. Times will be tough and the break of dawn might seem like a lost dream. In those times - keep going. Keep working. Keep hustling. Keep living each day as best you can. Work towards that break, no matter how hopeless it may … Continue reading Darkest Before Dawn →

Creative Ideas

“How do you think of something to write everyday?” I don’t get asked many questions about the blog, but when I do, this is usually the first question people ask. So, how do I come up with a different idea every day? The answer is simple, really. I usually just write about the first thing … Continue reading Creative Ideas →

Sacrifices

In life, sacrifices need to be made. Compromises need to met. Whether or not they are in your favour. Sacrifices can be some of the hardest things we need to make. They often involve losing something we care about in some capacity and we don’t always get a say in how big the sacrifice is, … Continue reading Sacrifices →

Constant Learning

We learn something new every day. To believe otherwise is to close the door on possibility. Why would you choose not to learn about something new each day? The knowledge may one day prove invaluable. Allowing yourself the opportunity to learn and develop only does you good. Never believe you know everything; that’s a one-way … Continue reading Constant Learning →

Evolving Concepts

Did Steve Jobs stop after the first Macintosh computer? No — he evolved the concept. He used what he learned and made the Mac a better computer, then launched the iPhone later in his journey. Did Bill Gates stop after he first founded Microsoft? No— He evolved his concept for what Microsoft was. What started … Continue reading Evolving Concepts →

Informed Ideas

First ideas are great. They get you motivated and excited to do something new and encourage you to take risks. Informed ideas are better. They give you everything your first idea did, but with more direction. Use your first idea to start the journey. Then with the knowledge you gain along the way, use your … Continue reading Informed Ideas →

Sell The Feeling

What makes you want to do or buy anything? What is the driving force that leads you to making a decision? 9/10, its the feeling you get out of it. We don't buy books or see movies because we need them for survival. We purchase these goods because they make us feel a certain type … Continue reading Sell The Feeling →

Writing Blanks

Writers block is when you can’t think of what to write next. You have ideas and you simply can’t decide on what’s the right direction to go. While I personally don’t believe in writers block, writing blanks is a different story. Writers block is trying to think of what to write next and essentially not … Continue reading Writing Blanks →

Knowing Your Limits

So here's a funny story — I was putting away my laundry and somehow managed to get into a headbutting contest with my closet door. This was moments before I sat down to write today's blog. I feel the headache worsening and am going to lay down and get some sleep. It's important to recognize … Continue reading Knowing Your Limits →

Big Plans

NaNoWriMo is quickly approaching and it's a challenge I want to participate in. For those who don't know, NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month and takes place during the entirety of November. The challenge is to write 50,000 word manuscript within the month. 3 years ago, I attempted the challenge and due to a … Continue reading Big Plans →