Steven Pressfield has been on the James Altucher podcast multiple times. After reading Pressfield's new book, Govt Cheese, and catching his most recent appearance discussing the book with Altucher, I want to give a plug for these two recent accomplishments and revisiting older episodes. Pressfield’s already an inspiration to a lot of us. But hearing … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: Pressfield And Altucher (Writing For A Living)
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The Redheaded Cat Role Model
Steven Pressfied started trying to be a writer in his 20s. He wasn’t officially published and calling writing his career until he was in his 50s. While on his journey, he spent some time living in a rented house with no water or windows, and cooking his dinner over a fire he’d make outback every … Continue reading The Redheaded Cat Role Model
Stupid Mistakes Vs. Productive Mistakes
A Seth Godin-ism: Stupid is what happens when we refuse to learn from our mistakes. It’s fine to live by “don’t be stupid.” There are plenty of areas not being stupid can help us step around (i.e. arguing with people on the internet). But, we also need to make “productive and generous mistakes.” Stupid is … Continue reading Stupid Mistakes Vs. Productive Mistakes
Choose Your Heroes Carefully (The Tick Edition)
I loved The Tick cartoon in the mid-90s. The idea of a superhero who was as tough as Superman and as irreverently funny as The Kids in the Hall was - and still is - pure magic to me (psst. You can catch all three seasons of the cartoon on Hulu). Amazon did a live-action … Continue reading Choose Your Heroes Carefully (The Tick Edition)
Imposter Syndrome Vs. I’m The Poster Boy Syndrome
On one hand, sometimes you feel like you’re an imposter and have no right to even attempt what you’re doing (or scared to start doing). On the other, you feel like “I’ve soooo got this. I’m the champ - look at my crown, everybody gather round and listen up.” It’s useful to know the term … Continue reading Imposter Syndrome Vs. I’m The Poster Boy Syndrome
Failing Doesn’t Mean You’re A Failure
A David Goggins-ism on overcoming failure by not going at the struggle alone: Failing doesn’t mean you’re a failure, it means you failed one time at one thing. What follows is a transcribed quote from Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me audiobook. It comes after a story where Goggins has tried to beat the Guinness Book pullup … Continue reading Failing Doesn’t Mean You’re A Failure
Sanity Is A One Trick Pony
IF you do a job the same way as everyone else, IF you do it the most rational way possible, IF you embrace the basicness of the tasks, THEN - it will probably work! But it will be boring, and it probably won’t amount to much. Because you need to be at least a little … Continue reading Sanity Is A One Trick Pony
Sunday Music: Rick Ross “Act A Fool”
I have a thing for the measured slowness of Rick Ross’ flow. I guess I missed “Act a Fool (feat. Wale)” when it came out, but I stumbled across it a few weeks ago and it’s such a vibe. Its tempo and rhythm, vibrating with his “I’m going to unapologetically make this statement for profit,” … Continue reading Sunday Music: Rick Ross “Act A Fool”
11 Rules For Creative Entrepreneurs (via Treyton Devore)
Sometimes something so basic can help you get centered. Treyton Devore’s list of “My 11 Rules as a Creative Entrepreneur” is excellent. I’ll be using these with financial planning clients at my day job. Beyond the basic stuff we’ve all heard a million times (“spend less than you make”) he gets into the grittier corners … Continue reading 11 Rules For Creative Entrepreneurs (via Treyton Devore)
You Can’t Boil The Ocean
Welcome to January, when all of the big visions for year get mashed into the pavement by your already spinning racing tires. There’s the big stuff and the directions we’re heading in. And there’s also what exactly what we have to do next. Left foot, right foot, etc. All the way to the goals. As … Continue reading You Can’t Boil The Ocean