Many wannabe writers say, “I will only write when the muse/inspiration strikes.” I’m a newer writer and I understand that the muse/inspiration will show up but not when I’m sitting on my couch eating a snack watching Fallout. The muse will show up when I begin to write. I promised myself I would do dailyContinue reading “Creating is hard. It involves making something from nothing.”
Author Archives: David Shirley
Authenticity is telling the truth
To be more accurate, it’s telling your truth. Recently, I’ve been listening to Chris Do. He talks a lot about authenticity. Here is an excerpt from a talk he gave: “I want to know who the hell I’m supposed to be in this life, and I want to show up 100% as I am.” HaveContinue reading “Authenticity is telling the truth”
A Blog Post A Day
Okay, a blog post a day. Seth Godin told me to do it so I’ll do it. I had to understand why to do it, or at least I came to a reason how it would benefit me. It will benefit me because writing is always a good thing to do. To write is toContinue reading “A Blog Post A Day”
Not How. When.
“I don’t know how.” Of course you don’t. You’ve never done it before. You’re not supposed to know how. You are excused from knowing how. Not how. When. One step at a time The way to figure out how is by taking steps every day toward what you want. And never stop. Just start. HereContinue reading “Not How. When.”
Focus on What, Not How
We want things. But often, we don’t get what we want because we don’t know how. The post talks about how “how” kills our progress. When you begin by pondering the ‘how’ (how to pen that novel, shed those pounds, secure that promotion), uncertainty can quickly overwhelm you, stifling your initial efforts. The truth is,Continue reading “Focus on What, Not How”
Finding Your Frequency: How Often Should You Lift Weights
The short answer: As often as possible Here is the longer answer: When it comes to weight training, consistency is key. The frequency of your weight training plays a vital role in achieving your fitness goals while allowing your body to recover and adapt. However, the optimal training frequency can vary based on your experienceContinue reading “Finding Your Frequency: How Often Should You Lift Weights”
Well-Being: Three Self-Care Practices
In the fast-paced rhythm of life, prioritizing self-care has become a cornerstone of maintaining holistic well-being. Drawing inspiration from my experiences and extensive self-help literature, I’m excited to share three self-care practices that have transformed my daily life and could also transform yours. 1. Embrace Minimalist-Type Shoes for Improved Gait and Mobility One intriguing self-careContinue reading “Well-Being: Three Self-Care Practices”
The Power of Daily Practice
Create with empathy. Ship daily. Impact the world. No need for permission or diplomas. Just a daily practice to make a difference. Recently, I read the book “The Practice” by Seth Godin. The author asks us to harness empathy and courageously send our work out into the world each day. Before reading it, I alreadyContinue reading “The Power of Daily Practice”
Embracing Improvement and Feedback: Lessons from Trump’s Impactful Journey
Improvement is a natural course in life, whether we consciously strive for it or not. Improvement often arises from the desire to find more efficient ways of achieving our goals. This blog post explores the significance of improvement and how feedback plays a crucial role. Additionally, we will draw inspiration from Donald Trump’s unique abilityContinue reading “Embracing Improvement and Feedback: Lessons from Trump’s Impactful Journey”
Be Useful
No one may ever read this. And if this turns out to be true, what does that say about me?Well, it says nothing about me but says something about my writing. It says I never wrote anything useful to others. It says no one wanted my writing. It says I wasn’t useful. So I amContinue reading “Be Useful”
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