For the past few months I’ve been using two simple notebooks to organize my life, thoughts, tasks, and creativity. Despite the dozens of productivity apps out there, I find this setup to be the most effective yet. If you’re feeling distracted when using your phone or computer – I can’t recommend this simple setup enough….
If you tend to overthink, overanalyze, or struggle with perfectionism in any area of your life — let me suggest a simple exercise. It’s easy to get caught up in the insignificant details of something, while forgetting about the actions that actually make a difference. Instead of getting lost in these details, let’s talk about…
Earlier this week, I took a moment to think about the coming new year. Rather than setting a specific goal, I thought about what “theme” I’d like to keep in mind. Connection? No. Community? Not quite. Collaboration? Spot on. An Annual Theme The past few years I’ve chosen a specific theme to focus on throughout…
On a mountain bike ride with a couple friends last week, this subject got brought up in conversation. We laughed about how after graduation, we’re left with no structure and no roadmap to navigate our adult lives. It instantly sparked an idea in my head for this newsletter. I had a lot of fun writing…
(FYI: The waitlist for the Genius Journal is officially open! Sign up to be the first to hear about details of the course launch.) Procrastination is the thief of progress. Without a specific timeframe for completing a project, it may continue to drag on for months or years (instead of days or weeks). And there…
We all have a story to tell. Whether it be long or short, good or bad, boring or intriguing, unique or typical. As creators, it is our duty to share this story with the world. No matter what point you’re at on your journey, there are thousands of people who can relate to exactly where…
Trying different things is necessary to find something you truly love. How will you find your passion or talents without first trying them out? You can’t let your lack of ability or experience limit your willingness to try something new. Even the best of the best were once beginners at the things they’re now known for. Nobody…
Throughout the past year, change has been one of the main themes of everything I do. After working five years at an agency where I felt like my life stayed stagnant the entire time, change has now been welcomed and enjoyed. Life will always be full of changes. Change is inevitable. Change can be embraced…
Each year around this time, we’re reminded once again what the true meaning of Christmas is. The season begins with decorations and Christmas music beginning any time between Halloween and Thanksgiving – depending on the level of dedication. It seems that every year the Christmas spirit begins earlier and earlier. With a season so joyous,…