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Do you write for your readers or yourself?

“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs, ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then do that.   Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”       – Dr. Howard Thurman I’ve been thinking … Continue reading

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On becoming an “overnight sensation”

“It takes ten to fifteen years to become an overnight sensation.”   – Robert Herjavec Just saw an excellent documentary called: “Learning To Live With Myself” about the life and times of Merle Haggard.  What can you learn from Mr. Haggard … Continue reading

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