Not everyone was made to shout

Not everyone was made to shout

  This world is loud. Many people in it are, too. It seems like the ones that are loudest are the most seen, the most successful, and, perhaps, the most important? This loudness and extroversion make it seem like that’s the way to be if you want your business to stand...
Your only job (that you’re not even doing.)

Your only job (that you’re not even doing.)

  “Not everyone will understand what you write about,” she said, looking slightly worried. “I know,” I said. “That’s because I don’t write for everyone.” My goal in writing is not to be understood, guide, teach, or take someone by the hand. I only have one goal, one...
Always waiting

Always waiting

You’re always waiting. Subtly.    Not in a way you’d call waiting. But it’s there,  as a quiet, background hum.   Waiting for the next step to be clear. Waiting for something to change. Waiting for that moment when everything clicks.   But it never...
The end of figuring it out.

The end of figuring it out.

  You’re always thinking about what to do next: What’s your best next action?  What’s your best decision? Should you trust your intuition or take a rational approach? (And how can you tell the exact difference? It’s not always clear.) Is this resistance a sign to stop...