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May 6, 2022
Did you know there are mind games to play on yourself that will trick you into achieving a greater level of success? These 3 tips are real, value-driven techniques that I and many other successful people frequently use. You've got nothing to lose and everything to gain by upping your mental intentionality when it comes to achieving goals.
March 3, 2022
Creative blocks can be devastating if our livelihood relies on creative construction to make a living. The increased doubt that comes from our lack of ability to create and sustain a future spirals us downward. Creative blocks can even create a distorted sense of identity and self worth. While debilitating, creative blocks are very common and thankfully there is an easy way to break through.
October 28, 2021
Influencers are everywhere! With new technology connecting more people every day, it's nearly impossible to escape the enormous bubble of influence popping out of unexpected places. To older generations, the role of an influencer may seem unnecessary. But that's only because words have changed over time. If we put a "Big Movie Star" in a commercial, everyone would understand why. Those big stars had massive pull when it came to influencing people's personal choices. But times change and now there are unexpected people popping up with thousands and millions of friends...followers...and rabid fans in almost every country. Interested in becoming a value-driven influencer or hoping to work with one for your brand? Keep reading!
April 20, 2021
If you've been blogging for any length of time, you're bound to come face to face with the reality of your old site feeling a bit stale. I used to think changing my website around meant the current style or format was bad. But that really isn't the case. As we develop as bloggers and website owners, we grow and change. Our focus shifts from one topic to the next, or it becomes even more laser focused on that golden niche. Noticing our site is feeling stale is a signal to us to try something new. This trying something new is exactly what a branding refresh is all about. Here are 3 simple strategies to refresh your brand's blog.
December 1, 2020
Did you know opportunities to save and earn more money are all around us? What seems to be set in stone is actually fluid. The value we exchange with each other is negotiable far beyond our own negative self-talk and I'll prove it to you. If you want to learn 1 simple step to make more money that you can put into practice immediately, this information is for you. No gimmick. No trick. Just a simple time-tested technique that has worked for me and countless others over and over again.
October 25, 2020
Let's face it. We don't always have the best attitude towards our work. If we want to write something worth reading, we must take a hard look at our work and ourselves. Here are 8 ways your writing could be a lot better and exactly what to do about it. Skyrocket your writing results by working through these 8 target areas.
October 3, 2020
Life is colorful and people are like crayons. Each of us impacts our spheres of influence in a unique way. When we walk into a room, people notice. But I don't need to tell you what they notice. You already know. You know what you enjoy and what you don't. What you're good at and what you're still learning. What you look like and what others look like. What I need to tell you is to be a highlighter when you walk into a room full of crayons. Highlighter people are in very short supply. What is a highlighter person? Why should you leave the crayon world behind and become one? Read on and find out. Afterwards, you'll be able to leave a mark on the world like never before.
October 1, 2020
Could you use some writing inspiration? Maybe you've hit a slump. Or maybe you've lost the joy of writing among the piles of deadlines and deliverables. A unique satisfaction comes from expressing our innermost thoughts through words. A great way to achieve just that is with a writing prompt and writing contest. Today kicks off the annual KidLit Fall Writing Frenzy, where many experienced book lovers donate their time and talent to submission winners. Here's your chance, and mine, to not only let our hearts, minds, and souls be stirred but to also see what works of art our fellow writers in the #WritingCommunity create. Jump in for all the details!
September 19, 2020
Picture book cheerleader and child development extraordinaire is at it again debuting the theme song for David Litchfield's wildly successful series, The Bear and the Piano! If you're looking for a fun song for your kids at home, in school, or at the library, you (and your kiddos) will love this call-and-repeat based song where kids can immediately participate and get those wiggles out! If you're new to publishing (book creating) and would like to learn the role of theme songs in the industry, come along for the details. It's amazing what music can do to connect people with ideas.
September 10, 2020
Most Twitter users are unhappy with the level of engagement they receive. Likes, retweets, comments, and follower counts are all far lower than hoped for. Can you relate? If so, you're not alone. Tweets are our way of virtually wearing our hearts on our sleeves. It hurts when we put ourselves out there- our thoughts, feelings, cares, and frustrations- only to receive silence in return. Twitter is used in one of two ways: to express or to engage. While either is OK, you might be using Twitter WRONG to achieve the results you are looking for. Here are a few easy ways to increase your Twitter engagement. Don't settle for any more discouragement!