I’ve wondered again and again how I can make a meaningful contribution during this dark time in human history and I keep coming back to this: The power of our breath. The simple act of showing up and intentionally breathing changed my life irrevocably many years ago and still con ...Afficher plus
Softening in the Face of Uncertainty
Sometimes the world feels like it's becoming more dark and depraved by the day. If you’re taking any amount of news or current events, you have to be feeling some measure of fear, frustration, rage and helplessness (or you’re not paying attention). What do we do with all of these ...Afficher plus
Where Book Ideas Really Come From
You might think that when you sit down to write a book, you use mostly your brain, your intellect, or your thoughts to concoct the perfect argument, the most interesting story. I believe there’s more to it than that. I’ve written 14 books and helped hundreds of authors write, edi ...Afficher plus
Why Now Is the Time to Start Writing
From the 14th floor of a hotel room in downtown Nashville while the entire city is under a layer of ice, I send you this not-so-subtle nudge to use your voice. You may have told yourself that you’d write your book “someday,” or that you aren’t a real writer anyway, or that nobody ...Afficher plus
Instructions for a Fresh Start
Here we are, at the start of a new year. How is it going for you? How does it feel to start fresh? Beginning something new can feel exhilarating. After all, anything is possible, all is new. But being a beginner can also feel intimidating and overwhelming. After all anything is p ...Afficher plus