The Last Chess Shop in New York City
“We have provided a place where when no other place will welcome you, you have a seat.”
“We have provided a place where when no other place will welcome you, you have a seat.”
“How soon you can earn money depends on two things: the niche you’re writing for, and how hard you push for donations or subscriptions.”
“If you can’t be funny, being mentally organized, reasonably concise and energetic will go a long way in impressing people.”
“Loving the things you do is what makes for happiness. More than money, fame or status. It’s also something almost fully under your control. Your health, relati...
“Part of the problem seems to be that nobody these days is content to merely put their dent in the universe. No, they have to fucking own the universe. It’s not...
“Don’t just consider how well a product works, but look at who is making it and how it is sold. Before you dive into any new doodad, consider a company’s ethics...
“When life starts throwing curveballs at you, and it begins to get in the way of your learning, please let me know. Don’t wait until after an assignment is due ...
“You must be open to critique but also develop an elephant skin. And remember that nothing anyone says to you about your work can be worse than the things you’v...
“Productivity is about mind management, not time management.”
“I never worry about writer’s block because my journal provides me with an endless reservoir of source material. I let go of my deepest anxieties before I hop i...