A poem about choices. —

And four easy ways to practice. — There’s a silent river that flows behind all action. This river gives us a glimpse into each other's inner world. It is the how of each activity—the way one does something. “Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” ― Mark Twain The power of self-talk. Self-kindness is…

Wise words for the courageous. What separates humans from animals is that we have dreams for our lives. Whether your dream is to succeed in your career or you want to make the world a better place, at times, you may feel like giving up. …

What’s behind a cheery disposition — For most of my life, I believed optimism was either something you had or didn’t have. People often label me as optimistic perhaps with some assumption that it’s innate in me — that I was always like this. However, I’ve recently become aware that seeing the bright side is a…

The truth about choices — I remember having a bar bathroom conversation in college with a friend of mine. She’d been with her boyfriend since she was 13. And they were about to move across the country and start a life together. He was her first everything. On paper, it all looked quite perfect. But…

Clickbait disguised as being helpful. — Is there anything left on Medium besides articles like “How I Made X,000 Dollars by Sneezing”? I mean, who doesn't want to get paid for simply existing? My home page is covered in dollar signs and empty promises. Maybe I’m alone on this, but I don’t find it helpful to…

Stop trying to figure it out on your own. — There’s one you’re already thinking about… Whether you’re at the beginning of a new side hustle or at a turning point in your business, somewhere on the internet an online course has already found you. Lurking in the IG and Facebook Ads. Promising to answer all of your current challenges. You’re hooked. …

Lesson 995 — Choosing realistically where to place your energy. — Last week as I lay in bed, I felt overwhelmed. As a writer, I get to touch a million ideas. The endless potential of creation. But with these inspired seeds, I have to face reality. I can’t do everything at once. This spring, I’ve been clearing out extra things in…

Lesson 996, one simple change — Before I dive into lesson #996, I want to check-in. I’m learning a lot as I go along this thousand-day journey. First of all, I should have never implied this would take a thousand days because I forgot something very important… I’m a sloth. Also, many of these lessons accumulate…