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December 31, 2017

Why “New Year, New You” Fails (And What Actually Works Instead)

Every January millions of people decide this will finally be the year everything changes. They buy gym memberships. Start diets. Purchase planners. Create ambitious goals. And within weeks, many are right back where they started. The problem isn't a lack of desire. It's believing lasting change comes from one big decision instead of hundreds of small ones. Becoming a better version of yourself doesn't happen because the calendar changes. It happens because your daily habits do.

November 4, 2017

Lessons on Writing, Discipline, and Publishing from Science Fiction Author Thane Keller

My brother, Thane Keller, is a science fiction author, U.S. Army veteran, husband, and father. His experiences serving in Iraq and Afghanistan have influenced both his worldview and the stories he writes. In this interview, we discuss self-publishing, writing discipline, military influence on storytelling, building fictional worlds, and what aspiring authors can learn from the long process of finishing books. Although this conversation took place in 2017, many of the lessons about persistence, creativity, and craftsmanship remain just as relevant today.