Criticism is a compliment

There are always critics. Maybe they take form in your teachers, parents, siblings or coworkers. However, the commonly held belief of criticism being negative is something I’ve largely let go of. This new understanding was portrayed through the book “The Last Lecture,” by Randy Pausch. He says one quote, in particular, that stuck out to me….

The Last Lecture

This is a book review. During last years holiday season and traditional gift exchanges, I was blessed to receive a very thoughtful and well-suited gift from one of my good friends Delia Cheney. A book. “The Last Lecture,” by Randy Paush. This is a comprehensive review. Death. An inevitable event that is impartial to the…

quotes to live by

I like to write. I carry a notebook with me 95% of the time. This notebook provides a safeguard of sorts. When I’m reading and come across a brilliant idea I write it down. When I’m talking to someone about an idea and I read I have my notebook handy to recall more accurately. I stumbled…

A key tip to help improve your writing

Think with the end in mind. It was December of 2016 and my sister and I had a great idea. Drive up the mountains, to a spot we had claimed as our lookout, light sparklers and take photos. Upon arrival, we happily got out of the car and grabbed our sparklers. After about twenty minutes…

spend your time where your passion is

It’s not hard to fall into the routine of poor scheduling and bizzy work. In fact, I would argue it’s an active battle to prevent slipping into energy draining and cumbersome tasks. If you often find yourself spending your time in areas where you feel it’s wasted or boring this post is for you. Learn…