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Puzzling—How to Find the Perfect Balance Between Productivity and Play

(Forbes first published my article here.) Should you never put off until tomorrow what you can do today? Pundits and productivity experts have...

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How to Motivate Yourself to Finish Your Book

Both seasoned and aspiring authors typically have a “goals” list in mind—if not on paper: —Increase credibility and expand my...

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Should You Just Do It or Delegate It? Neither!

“Can you deliver your proposal on the 20th to a group of our executives?” “That’ll work,” I confirmed. Never mind that I was booked...

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Do You Communicate Gratitude or Sour Grapes?

“Nothing should be prized more highly than the value of each day.”—Goethe   “They call it take-home pay because there’s no...

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Keep a Book Writing Log to Build Momentum

As with many dreams, the plan proves NOT to be the problem in writing a book. Even when you don’t feel like writing. Or I should say, ESPECIALLY...

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3 Killer Traits Necessary for Long-Term Success as a Book Author

“How have you written so many books?” “Is writing hard?” Those two questions pop up frequently when I’m meeting someone for the first...

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