Timing really is everything. If you want to be current (or even ahead of the curve) you have to be intentional about when you bring up particular topics. The right time is probably considered to be when enough people are interested in order for your work to gain some traction. Anytime before that and it's … Continue reading Hot topics
Getting drawn in
Some people enjoy arguing. They love it, it fuels them and they will seek it out. They're rarely interested in understanding other people or sharing what they know instead they want to dominate and they want to be right. You may find yourself often getting drawn in but by then it's too late, you've gotten … Continue reading Getting drawn in
A lack of interest
Sometimes being neutral to a situation feels like the better option. You don't want to come off too eager or enthusiastic, even if you are. And so you respond with things like 'Yeah, maybe', instead of just saying yes. That's fine for some circumstances but it can also hinder you because being neutral can also … Continue reading A lack of interest
Start valuing your voice
The way that you show up in the world is likely to be imapcted by your confidence and self esteem. Perhaps you play small and avoid doing things that will draw any attention even though you have ideas and opinions to share. But the reason you don't share your ideas is because you don't value … Continue reading Start valuing your voice
Short-term pros
When making a decision you might find yourself making a pros and cons list. The choice you make in the end is likely to be based on whether the cons make the benefits worth it. But sometimes we focus too much on the short-term. Making a particular decision might be great right now, great in … Continue reading Short-term pros
Short-term pros
When making a decision you might find yourself making a pros and cons list. The choice you make in the end is likely to be based on whether the cons make the benefits worth it. But sometimes we focus too much on the short-term. Making a particular decision might be great right now, great in … Continue reading Short-term pros
On finally becoming a writer
I've always held writing to a high esteem, to such a high esteem that I always considered it to be out of my reach. It's undeniable that in the 9+ years I've been sharing my writing online, I've improved quite a lot. Yet, I always told myself that I could never be a proper writer. … Continue reading On finally becoming a writer
Finding a solution to the problem
When it comes to solving problems, there is a big difference between finding a solution and finding a solution to the problem. When we're simply just finding a solution we tend to come up with things that are short-term, quick to do and don't really address the issue. Lets take the example of being upset … Continue reading Finding a solution to the problem
Why podcasts have become so popular?
Now we all know that podcasts are nothing new but if you've payed attention over the past few years you'll have seen that there's been an insurgence in podcasts. They've become the cool thing. Not only are more people listening to them but more people are creating them too. I think the rise of podasts … Continue reading Why podcasts have become so popular?
Room for flexibility
When you know what you want it's easy to end up being closed off to all else. After all, you don't want to get swept up in something that will veer you off path. But as much as it's important to know what you want, it's also important to allow some room for flexibility. Often … Continue reading Room for flexibility
The Daily Gemm 