Many creatives are fascinated by the daily routines of successful icons in their fields. From Stephen King to B.F. Skinner, Mason Currey offers a collective of daily routines and personal habits of some of the most famous in literature, art, science, philosophy, and music. It’s focused on the “manufacturing,” or rather the idiosyncrasies and rituals […]
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Author Q&A With Jim Kaveney
Jim Kaveney is all heart. As the youngest of nine children in an eleven-member household in Erie, Pennsylvania, Jim learned at a young age the importance of balancing work, life, family, and faith. Growing up, he sought understanding and solace in forces greater than himself, a quest that has influenced his personal and professional journey. […]
Author Q&A WIth Randy Lyman
Randy Lyman, The Purpose-Driven Leader, is a physicist and exited founder who has redefined what it means to create purpose-driven success in the building and growing his multiple seven-figure companies. Randy combines decades of experience in business with a deep commitment to fostering emotional intelligence and spiritual grounding. His upcoming book, The Third Element, due […]
Prioritizing the Joy of Writing Over Everything Else
It seems everywhere you turn, there are expectations heaped upon you. Those from family, friends, colleagues, and community, and you also have high expectations heaped on yourself to be better, stronger, smarter, and more successful. Now, couple that with being an author. Whether you’re rocking your writing as a full-time endeavor or must squeeze time […]
800 Words or Less About Writing
Guest Post by Randy Lyman, The Purpose-Driven Leader “Write a book,” they said. “It will be fun,” they said. Haaaa! I had considered writing my first book for almost twenty years before I actually started. What an experience it turned out to be! I had already experienced everything included in the book before I wrote […]
6 Picks: Books That Promote Positivity in Your Professional Pursuits
Looking for the key to success? Then focus on positive self-improvement. But don’t take my word for it. Success gurus concur the best way to excel in any endeavor is to work harder on yourself than anything else. “The greatest gift you can give is self-improvement” ~ Jim Rohn. This also extends to taking a […]
The Power of Enough: Finding Joy in Your Relationship with Money
We all experience emotions related to finances. Enthusiasm, anxiety, confusion, and dread are just a few common reactions to the word. While everyone is in a different place in their financial journey, author Elizabeth Husserl offers this book to ease negative emotions and encourage a thoughtful approach to money management. Right out of the gate, […]
The Power of Habit
This is one of the books everyone should have on their bookshelf. Personal and professional success support aside, the deep dive into why you do what you do is worth the read. But getting back to success, Charles Duhigg’s bestseller, is the key to unlocking permanent and positive change in anyone’s life at any time. […]
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
For years, people have recommended this book to me. Finally, I made the time to read it and wished I had heeded the advice much earlier. I also wish author Angela Duckworth would have been alive and as prolific back when I was a teen. It’s a long way of saying this is a book […]
Unblock Your Purpose: Breathwork, Intuition, and Flow State
There are a lot of books out there focused on finding your purpose. This one, by author Francesca Sipma, approaches it somewhat differently. Instead of trial and error (though there is a nod to that approach), focus on the “unblocking” strategy—the notion that your purpose is within you but blocked by all the external and […]