One of the Most Important Things to Be Passionate About

Daily writing promptWhat are you passionate about?View all responses One of the cardinal principles in Cal Newport's book So Good They Can't Ignore You is that following your passion is bad advice. Instead, he posits, one should develop and cultivate a specific skill set and then see how that skill set fits into a career. … Continue reading One of the Most Important Things to Be Passionate About →

What is a Good Moment in Life?

Daily writing promptDescribe one of your favorite moments.View all responses It's tough to find any spare time in today's world. We are overscheduled and overloaded making us feel endlessly overwhelmed. Finding moments that will stick out, stand the test of time, and ultimately be branded firmly in the "favorites" file in our brains seems fewer … Continue reading What is a Good Moment in Life? →

How I Know When to Unplug

Daily writing promptHow do you know when it’s time to unplug? What do you do to make it happen?View all responses A few years ago a friend of mine told me a story about his grandmother. She was a prolific cook and possessed several cookbooks which she prized. One year, as a gift, her family … Continue reading How I Know When to Unplug →