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What to Do When Your Awesome Plans… Fail Miserably

I’m writing this post May 23rd, about thirty minutes before it’s going live (I think), from my slapped-together glass IKEA desk in the converted 2nd bedroom of our apartment in Colorado Springs, Colorado. We’re here, we’re safe, and we’re (somewhat) moved-in. But first, the rant. Everything I had planned for this blog and my work for early this week has …

Nick ThackerWhat to Do When Your Awesome Plans… Fail Miserably

How to Write When You Don’t Know What to Write

I stared at my blank screen for an hour last night. The cursor, blinking on and off, urged me to start. “Go on,” it beckoned, “just write.” I thought of the WordPress admin panel and its helpful little prompt, “Just write.” The cursor blinked again–one too many times. Frustrated, I slammed my MacBook Pro shut and joined my wife in …

Nick ThackerHow to Write When You Don’t Know What to Write

Stop Telling Me You Don’t Have Time

Stop telling me you don’t have time. Stop telling me how busy you are. Stop updating your Facebook account after you’ve complained about being too busy. Stop telling me about your favorite show on television after you tell me you can’t figure out how to start your blog. Stop making excuses for yourself–excuses are boring, and their contagious. Stop worrying …

Nick ThackerStop Telling Me You Don’t Have Time