by jimwoods | Jun 26, 2019 | Creativity, Productivity, Writing
We all struggle with being present, right? You’re talking to someone, but your brain is off somewhere else. You get a text message while driving and find yourself checking your phone at the next stoplight or as soon as you put the car into park. Even right now, as...
by jimwoods | Oct 18, 2018 | Productivity, Writing
You have a million reasons not to write. The house is dirty. The kids are sick. You’ve got bills to pay, so you’re working overtime. You’re not sure what to write. You’re tired. You might even be afraid because you’re writing something new. If you feel like...
by jimwoods | Aug 7, 2018 | Careers, Goals, Productivity, Writing
You write something. Then you hear the worst sound ever. No, it’s not the sound of someone booing or heckling you. It’s the sound of silence. You know you want more results from your writing. You may even want to become a full-time writer. (Here’s my story here.)...
by jimwoods | Jul 3, 2018 | Careers, Goals, Productivity, Writing
You’re ready to be a successful writer. You’ve got a great idea. But the idea is still a bit fuzzy and uncertain. So you go online and search. Maybe even watch a little Youtube and Netflix for inspiration. (These are not necessarily bad things when done in...