Beyond the Rhetoric

“Oh, he’s so lucky to have bought a house at such a young age.” “Oh, he’s so lucky to have such a successful blog with such a large readership.” Luck. It’s one of those things that seems so far out of our control, yet it has such a monumental impact on our daily lives. We [...]

“I have a message for my fans. Whatever you want to do in this world, it is achievable. The most important thing that I’ve found, that perhaps you could use, is be passionate and enthusiastic in the direction that you choose in life, and you’ll be a winner.” Crikey, mate. Some people have called Steve [...]

… you need to make sure you are asking the right questions. The human condition lends itself to the quest for answers. This is particularly apparent when you see the world through the inquisitive eyes of a child. Why does a zebra have stripes? Why do the leaves change color in the fall? Are we [...]

“Enthusiasm is the greatest asset in the world. It beats money and power and influence. It is no more or less than faith in action.” It doesn’t really matter when you have a world of talent if you don’t go through the steps to develop that talent, to build on that unrealized potential. Similarly, it [...]

Part of the reason that I started my freelance writing business several years ago was that I wanted to have greater control over my career path. It’s my business and I can run it how I see fit. However, that does not mean that I have complete control over my destiny. In fact, just like [...]