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100,000 Steps
If I were to speak to Selena Gomez today, I would ask this: "Why are you trying so hard to look good for me? I mean, we don't even know each other. And how can one person be a 14-carat diamond? Isn't it hard to walk?" If I were to speak to you …
The Artist’s Burden
To anyone who has ever written, drawn, sculpted, sketched, painted, mused, scrawled, doodled, composed or sang: Most of what you do will be terrible. It’s not your fault. Artists all go through this. Recently, I wrote 800 …
Until You Connect, You Are Just a Headline
You know that one big post you wrote? The one that everyone shared? And hearted? And "liked?" And retweeted? I have to tell you a little secret about those people. …
2 Ways to Get Recognition (Even if Nobody Cares About You)
When Tim Ferriss posts something, people flock in droves to read it. When JK Rowling puts something new on Potterwatch, the internet explodes. When Grey Malin releases a new series of photos featuring rainbow-colored sheep, everyone flings money at …
My Biggest Takeaway From College Wasn’t a Degree
I remember when it happened. The biology test, bright red “62” beaming out in mockery, was crumbled up in my hand. I bit my lip, not sure if I was going to scream or cry. How could this happen? I was a great high school student. I cruised through …
What Do You Do After Your Post Goes Viral?
It all started so innocently at first. The extra-long walks. The stretched out lunches. The “work is so crazy right now.” They were signs of a voice I’ve battled before. One who threatens all not-yet-successful people. …