Mark Holden
@holden
Mark Holden
o be a successful writer, you must have something to write about, and this is where many writers in almost every genre, both nonfiction and fiction, fall short. Many writers have limited education and experience, and they live mainly inside their own thoughts. Unfortunately, unless you are Buckminster Fuller or Stephen Hawking, your thoughts are of
... See moreRobert W. Bly • How to Write and Sell Simple Information for Fun and Profit: Your Guide to Writing and Publishing Books, E-Books, Articles, Special Reports, Audio Programs, DVDs, and Other How-To Content
Writer and programmer Simon Sarris on the value of effort:
"If you make lists of lofty goals, it can be easy to leave them to accumulate, as happens sometimes, into a mountain of to-do's and notes and half-forgotten plans. Dreaming alone is seductive, even a little sweet, since it lacks the pain of trying. So it feels proper to prize attempts more t
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Travel Advice
· Organize your travel around passions instead of destinations.
· Don’t balk at the spendy price of admission for a museum or performance. The value is remembered long after the price is forgotten.
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... See moreInvincible Summer
“My dear,
In the midst of hate, I found there was,
within me, an invincible love.
In the midst of tears, I found there was,
within me, an invincible smile.
In the midst of chaos, I found there was,
within me, an invincible calm…
In the midst of winter, I found there was,
within me, an invincible summer.
And that makes me happy. For it says
... See more"I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have
the final word in reality."
Martin Luther King Jr.
Persistence isn’t just pushing harder—it’s having energy that demands new ideas.
Think of a founder solving a problem. Someone with just determination keeps trying the same approach. But a truly persistent founder has a restless energy that demands new solutions. When one approach fails, their energy compels them to imagine new ones. This cycle—ener... See more
Think of a founder solving a problem. Someone with just determination keeps trying the same approach. But a truly persistent founder has a restless energy that demands new solutions. When one approach fails, their energy compels them to imagine new ones. This cycle—ener... See more
Shane Parrish • Attention Required! | Cloudflare
Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.
Rumi
I do small actions day to day that keep me connected with other people. I didn’t used to. But then my research began to show people who do are happier, live longer and stay healthier. I started deliberately making dates with friends, going out to dinner with other guys. I have a Friday noon meeting every week with my friend and colleague Marc. And ... See more