Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
Creativity is an anti-burnout tool
Creativity is an antidote to burnout. You are not fuel for the economy! Here are tips for using creativity to overcome burnout. Plus, my podcast interview.
Communication
Storytelling versus Communication
Communication is about information transfer. Storytelling is about emotional connection. They are not the same. Learn the difference.
Life Fulfillment and Purpose
Get there fast, or live the experience
Why hike to the top of the mountain when you could drive? Because the effort is where the value lies. Slow down, do the work, live life.
Writing
Rabbit Hole Day 2026
January 27th is Rabbit Hole Day, the birthday of Lewis Carroll. For a few minutes today, put down your cares and do something whimsical!
Courage
Forget process. Just create.
Forget looking for the “right” creative process. You don’t get great by studying the masters. You get great by doing. Just create.
Writing
Why AI cannot write your book
Write your book to go on a profound journey of self-discovery. Having a book at the end of the process is only a tiny fraction of the value of writing.
Life Fulfillment and Purpose
Why I stopped journaling… and why I started again
I stopped journaling because it was dragging me down. Now, I find that writing poetry is a much more complete way to process tough emotions.