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August 16, 2019
Most writers eventually reach a point where they don’t know what to write, feel uninspired, or hit a creative block. Low levels of inspiration happen to everyone. The question is what you must do when writer's block arrives.
April 9, 2019
Why does human life have value? Most people instinctively believe every person matters, but fewer can explain why. Is human value based on intelligence, productivity, wealth, ability, or something deeper? Christianity offers a profound answer. Human beings possess inherent worth because they are made in the image of God—a doctrine theologians call Imago Dei. Yet despite this truth, human life is often treated as less valuable than it should be. Whether through hatred, violence, neglect, or self-destruction, we regularly fail to recognize the dignity God has given every person. So why is human life sacred? Why does every person possess inherent worth? The doctrine of imago Dei provides the answer.
February 20, 2019
Why do some books, products, businesses, and ideas spread naturally while others are forgotten? Usually, the answer comes down to two things: value and emotion. People share things that improve their lives. They remember things that make them feel something. When creative work accomplishes both, it becomes difficult to ignore.
September 27, 2018
Multitasking feels productive, but research and experience suggest otherwise. Every time we divide our attention between competing tasks, we reduce the quality of our work, increase mental fatigue, and slow our progress toward meaningful goals. The ability to focus on one thing at a time has become increasingly rare, which is exactly why it has become such a valuable skill. If you want to accomplish more, improve your relationships, and make faster progress toward important goals, learning how to focus may be one of the highest-return investments you can make.
September 19, 2018
Performance evaluations can make even confident people anxious. Whether they're annual reviews, performance appraisals, or one-on-one meetings with a manager, it's natural to wonder how someone else views our work. Will they notice our strengths? Will they focus on our weaknesses? Will this affect my future? Honest feedback can be uncomfortable, but it can also become one of the greatest opportunities for growth. The key is learning how to receive evaluation without allowing it to determine your worth.
June 21, 2018
Typing is one of the most valuable professional skills you can develop. Whether you’re writing emails, creating content, coding, studying, or managing projects, faster typing allows you to capture ideas more efficiently and spend less time fighting the keyboard. I’m a very fast typist. Over the years, I gradually increased my typing speed to more than 100 words per minute while maintaining strong accuracy, and typing has become almost invisible to me when I’m writing. I didn’t get there because of a special keyboard or some unusual natural talent. I got there through years of touch typing, repetition, accuracy-focused practice, and gradually pushing beyond my comfortable speed. If you want to learn how to type faster on a keyboard, these are the techniques that have made the biggest difference for me.
June 20, 2018
Mental toughness is one of the most valuable skills a person can develop. Goals rarely unfold exactly as planned. Obstacles appear. Motivation fades. Unexpected setbacks test our patience and resolve. The people who consistently achieve meaningful goals are not necessarily the most talented or intelligent. More often, they are the ones who continue moving forward when circumstances become difficult. The good news is that mental toughness is not something you're born with. It is a skill that can be developed through daily habits, intentional choices, and consistent practice. By strengthening your ability to manage adversity, make difficult decisions, and follow through on commitments, you can become more resilient in every area of life. Here are five practical ways to build mental toughness and develop greater self-discipline.
January 4, 2018
Some people seem naturally optimistic while others struggle with negative thoughts, frustration, or discouragement. It's easy to assume positivity is simply part of someone's personality. I don't believe that's true. While our personalities influence how we see the world, our daily thoughts and reactions are habits we can strengthen over time. Just as we develop discipline, patience, or confidence through repeated choices, we can also train ourselves to respond to life's frustrations with greater perspective and self-control. That doesn't mean pretending problems don't exist or forcing fake happiness. It means learning to respond intentionally instead of reacting automatically. Positivity isn't about denying reality. It's about choosing the most helpful response to reality.