Secrets of Creative Longevity
— The process itself is the most dependable reward —
I don’t write novels in hopes of scoring rave reviews. To do
Creativity vs. Commerce
Creativity is spiritual, personal, and irrational. Commerce is profane, collective, and statistical. But need the duality be so extreme?
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John Ruskin on Soulful Imperfection
— “To banish imperfection is to destroy expression” —
Throughout the whole second half of the nineteenth century “to read [John] Ruskin
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Incredibly Shrinking Selves
— Being my “self” could mean any number of things. That’s an inspiring (and scary) thought —
This month, adding another
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In the Absence of “Yes”
— What can we do when subject to decisions beyond our control? —
Yesterday brought a new rejection letter to my
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Entrepreneur Turns Vagabond: Journeying On, Destination Unknown
— Everyone asks what we are going to DO. My answer is, “we are going to travel” —
(This is a
Read "Entrepreneur Turns Vagabond: Journeying On, Destination Unknown"
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The Lonely Novelist’s Five-Point Productivity Plan
— A few ideas for a fulfilling and productive new year —
I work entirely from home, and unless I make
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On Slowness
— Slow is “in.” And for good reasons —
These days, the term slow suffers a number of negative connotations. Industrialism, globalization,
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The Happiness Issue
— Is materialism bad for one’s emotional well-being? —
While reviewing thousands of psychology studies performed over the past six decades,
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Three Candles for Soul Shelter’s Cake!
— For it’s a jolly good blog-oh … —
This month we ring in Year Number Three for Soul Shelter! Hard to
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Entrepreneurial Soul and Business DNA
— It’s not about you —
Derek Sivers had a problem.
As the leader of a successful touring band, he needed a
