Never Assume People Know What You’re Doing
“Nobody knows what you’re doing. People are not watching your every move. Even now in the age of digital voyeurism where we are broadcasting everything we do fr...
Author: EBenedict
Art Is Advertising for What We Really Need
“One way to conceive of what artists do is to think that they are, in their own way, running advertising campaigns. Not for anything expensive or usually even a...
The Story of a Reluctant Father
“When you have a child, she becomes your past, present, and future.”
How to Find Focus on Your Next Project
“Instead of thinking of it as a quality or skill you bring to bear on something, consider focus to be the force you exert to stay in line with your intentions.”
10 Ideas For The Interested This Week
“A blank page will humble the hell out of you.” — Barry Jenkins
A 10-Post, Five-Week Content Plan to Get Your Work Noticed
This is an actionable post. In my ultimate guide to grow your audience I outlined the high-level strategy necessary to build a following, but now it’s time to g...
Stop Wanting To Be, Start Wanting To Do
“If all you want to do is be someone who started a business or finished a creative project, that’s going to be bad for you. You can’t go into business thinking ...
The 30 Best Podcast Episodes of All Time
“Our version of the 30 best, or at least different, episodes that might take you on a journey across time, space, consciousness, and your own life.” It’s unlike...
You Should Encourage Your Kids to Argue
“The skill to get hot without getting mad — to have a good argument that doesn’t become personal — is critical in life. But it’s one that few parents teach to t...
How to Differentiate Yourself as a Writer
“Even if your primary source of income is not writing, becoming a good writer can lead you to success in any area.” Being a good writer is as much about differe...