3 alternatives to ‘retirement’ or ‘next chapter’
That whole ‘next chapter’ term I’ve used…there is something just creepy or other-worldly to it. I keep seeing me sneaking past St. Peter and the pearly gates [‘sneaking past’, mind…
Category: pep talk for retirees
Derek Sivers…interesting guy with an interesting question for retirees
What’s worth doing? I’ve posted about Derek Sivers on my other blog, but a number of his messages speak to us folks in this ‘next chapter’. Are you present-focused or…
Guarding your creative time with a single word…
Despite all those little voices inside you telling you otherwise, when it’s time to create, here is that word… Ryan Holiday, author of Ego Is the Enemy, The Obstacle is…
Why do you create?
Love this piece by Jake Parker.His three main reasons: 1. Personal fulfillment 2. Reciprocation 3. Societal Enrichment His last two lines are my favorites: “That said, not everyone sets out…
Excellent guide for a non-fiction writing project
3 Chapters: 23 Steps From scribewriting.com Well composed, organized, thorough Sometimes all we need is a nudge…or a bit more. This may well be that nudge.
And poof! We’re ‘older’…
Has this question ever popped into your mind? Sometimes, it’s all I need to get moving on my creative projects. What spurs you to action? Kicks you in the seat…
Julia Cameron: Creativity does not have to be high art
In her book Walking in This World, Julia Cameron writes of the value of doing “something that delights you for no apparent reason.” Other highlights from her The Artist’s Way…
