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One of the few good memories I have from junior high school was a motivational poster that read “reach for the moon, because if you don’t make it, you’ll be among the stars.” This poster quote has rarely left the back of my mind. After all, if you shoot for the moon, but can’t quite…
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I once viewed content creation as a simple, mechanical process: write, generate traffic, and profit. This formulaic approach led to a false correlation between quality and monetary success. A popular piece might garner countless comments, signaling to search engines the relevance of the content, thereby driving even more traffic, views, and ad revenue. Yet, this…
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I became very reluctant to plan any cross-country trip after the several disasters our interstate trips had become. But, these travel nightmares were never due to lack of planning or insufficient foresight; in fact, the failures of our trips were in spite of those things. So, leaving at the drop of a hat and spending…
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We live in a world where so much information is available at our fingertips. Still, despite the vastness of the internet, there’s a chance to write unique content covering a topic no one has happened to publish online just yet. So, what is the best way to ensure that you’re setting out to write truly…
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One of my favorite things about online publishing is that what’s posted online isn’t written in stone. A major drawback of traditional publishing is that once something is in print, it’s out there forever, immutable without the release of another edition. One common example of this drawback with traditional printing is how school textbooks must…
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Our modern world is drowning in cliché melodies, with so much popular music lacking chemistry and true creativity. So, it should come as little surprise that I’ve found comfort in the raw, unfiltered sound of indie rock and roll. It’s the musical genre that speaks to me like no other, with lyrics and music crafted…
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There’s little more that I hate than when I wake up too late in the morning. Even if I get up a half hour after my usual wakeup time, I feel a strong urge to rearrange my entire day to make up for lost time. Many times, I can’t write as soon as I get up.…
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I find myself at a loss as to what to write about anymore. The current situation in our world has become too bleak to mention. Too many folks are clearly without hope, and I have no idea what I can say to bring them any joy anymore. I find myself burying my thoughts in relics…
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Whether expressed through words or pictures, artistry thrives, no matter what the medium. Like other forms of art, writing can never quite be perfect. But, this doesn’t mean it can’t be a work of beauty in its own right. Everyone has their own personal style to everything they do – whether you’re speaking aloud or…
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Every day is a new day. That may sound cliche, but it’s true. Each day we wake, there’s a chance for something new. But for me, every day, I feel like whatever I’m trying to do is in constant flux. Most of the time, I know what I want to get done. But, rarely do…