The Life of a Professional Content Creator
“The content I’ve created is the most important thing I’ve done in my career. It’s attracted clients, landed me jobs, and been the way I’ve learned everything I...
Author: EBenedict
How to Stop Wasting Time on the Internet
“‘Liking’ is something we should do with people, not with buttons.”
Five Things to Do When You Have Too Many Ideas and Never Finish Anything
“More choice often leads to less action. The more ideas and goals we pursue, the less likely we’ll follow through on any one of them. And vice versa.”
A Teenage Musician Answers the Same Interview Questions She First Answered a Year Ago
“I’m kind of jealous of Billie a year ago.”
Lessons from a Tweet That Got 17 Million Views
“If you want to be successful, you need to think about how you can tell each story natively to the platform you’re publishing on.”
How to Fall Asleep in Two Minutes
“When I began the technique I was heartened that the Army found that it worked for 96% of people who tried it.”
How to Figure out Which of Your Habits to Change
“There are no good habits or bad habits. There are only effective habits. That is, effective at solving problems. All habits serve you in some way — even the ba...
How to Reduce Your Decisions
“To perform at our peak, a clear and sharp mind is required. Yes, there are numerous ways and techniques to strengthen our willpower and maximize our energy by ...
The Four New Rules of Personal Finance
“Consider whether the industry you’re planning to enter cares more about skills and experience than it does a college credential. Also, consider the cost of a b...
Five Tips for Writing a Better Cover Letter
“Aim for two paragraphs (if you end up with one or three it’s okay). There is no rule that says cover letters need to be lengthy to lend insight into your backg...