What gets measured gets managed (and the pitfalls of numbers)

Why I no longer track writing word count, writing time, or guitar practice time: [O]nce you put a number on something, or quantify a behavior, people start to chase the number. So we lose sight of all the reasons that we do the behavior in the first place and instead just focus on changing that … Continue reading What gets measured gets managed (and the pitfalls of numbers) →

I think I now understand why some people don’t like learning new things

If you need to be proven right, learning is a challenge. If you’re eager to be proven wrong, learning is delightful.Seth Godin

Less pressure, more joy

Stop trying to win at your hobbies.from The Practice of Groundedness by Brad Stulberg I've been experimenting with productivity hacks for a long time, all the way back to my college years when the Franklin planner (remember those?) were a thing. These days, I wonder whether my productivity quest is doing more harm than good. … Continue reading Less pressure, more joy →

Creativity advice from Dave Grohl

In 2013, Dave Grohl gave a fantastic keynote address at SXSW about his music journey. What caught me was his independent attitude, especially when he set up his own company to hold the rights to his post-Nirvana music. I think more writers should adopt this mindset toward their own work. I could write my own … Continue reading Creativity advice from Dave Grohl →