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My 2018 Annual Review & 2019 Goals
For as long as I can remember, I have set aside time at the end of December, or early January, to reflect on the previous year. However, it’s usually been somewhat of a haphazard process with no real direction. Over...
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Why You Should Read Classic Literature (with Anne Sheridan)
When you hear the term “classic literature,” what comes to mind? Most people think of books that were written by a bunch of dead white guys and wonder how they are relevant to us today. Today’s guest will help you...
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What if George Bailey Had Dared to Dream Bigger?
“It’s a Wonderful Life” is a heartwarming story of redemption that keeps our interest with a lot of twists and turns. But what if we add a twist of our own? What if George Bailey had dared to dream bigger dreams and...
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Chasing Dreams in a Minivan (with Zech Newman)
A dream is like a knife. It’s very powerful when you use it the right way. But if you’re careless with it, you can do a lot of harm to yourself and others. Today’s guest helps us view our dreams in the correct light...
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How to Embrace a New Dream ... and Let Go of the Old One
A number of years ago, the country group Rascal Flatts released a song called “These Days.” It tells the story of a guy in a small town who accidentally runs into an old flame. She has since moved on with her life,...
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Should You Start a Podcast? (with Steve Stewart)
I started listening to podcasts around 2006, when podcasting was still in its infancy. Now, well over ten years later, podcasting has exploded in popularity, with literally tens of thousands of podcasts to choose...
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Are You Pushing These 3 Boundaries as a Writer?
In 2008, I almost got a Warner Bros. employee fired. Â One day, a friend of mine from church called. He said a friend of his, John, had a daughter, Becky, who worked for Warner Bros. (John and Becky are not their...
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Learning to Ask Better Questions (with Dan Drake)
It seems like we spend the first part of our lives learning to give all the correct answers. But what if the creative journey was less about giving the right answers and more about asking better questions? Today’s...
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3 Ways to Unleash Your Creativity
I don’t know about you, but I often overthink the creative process. Sometimes we need a guide who can help us simplify things so we can get some traction and make forward progress. In this post, Michael S....
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Finding Hope in the Midst of Mental Illness (with Chris Morris)
Today’s episode is a little different because we are tackling a heavy topic: mental illness. It’s an issue that affects all of us in one way or another. If you haven’t personally struggled with some type of mental...
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Why Every Author Needs an Editor (with Blake Atwood)
Someone once said that it takes a village to raise a child. If it’s also true that it takes a village to write a book, one of the most important villagers is the editor. On today’s episode, I talk with a good friend...
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The Future of Education (with Don Sanders)
For many years, “education” meant sitting at a desk in a classroom, listening to a teacher give a lecture. Today that is no longer the case. The world of education, especially for adults, is changing at a rapid pace....
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