Sunday Snippet: Barry Schwartz
“The assumption is that if choice is good, more choice is better. That’s not...
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Author: Michael Kwan
Should You Purposely Overbook Yourself for Optimum Results?
I was watching the Daily Show with Jon Stewart last night and his guest that evening was author David Sedaris. He was there to promote his new book, Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary. It’s a strange little...
Read MoreGrammar 101: Solicit, Elicit, or Illicit
When words sound quite similar, it is very easy to get them confused. I see it all the time with word pairs like “compliment” and “complement.” A single letter can drastically change the meaning. The same...
Read MoreWhat’s Up Wednesdays: Top Thinkers
Most months, I try my best to dedicate at least one post a month to the top thinkers on this site. These are the wonderful people who come by to share their comments, adding to the discussion and providing their insight. For...
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7 Freelance Clients You’ll Come to Love
Last month, I wrote about the 7 freelance clients you want to avoid. Thankfully, there are plenty...
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Not Enough to Share, You Must Engage
Growing up, you may have been told that sharing is caring. When you go to school, it’s...
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Sunday Snippet: Stephen King on Terror
“The 3 types of terror: The Gross-out: the sight of a severed head tumbling down a flight of...
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More Quick Wii Reviews: Rabbids TV, Price is Right, Animal Crossing, Tatsunoko vs. Capcom
The public library is a pretty amazing place, especially since they even lend out video games...
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Freelance Conundrum: Short-Sightedness
There are only so many hours in the day and you likely don’t want to be spending all of them...
Read MoreWhat’s Up Wednesdays: A Professional Slant
As you may have noticed, I gather together five different blog posts every Wednesday and share these with the Beyond the Rhetoric audience. The blogosphere is not a place where individuals should exist in isolation and...
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Hi, I'm Michael. By day, I'm a writer and editor. By night, I'm still a writer and editor. I'm also an engaged work-at-home dad, a voracious foodie, an avid traveler, and a thinker who thinks he might be thinking too much. Beyond the Rhetoric is a reflection of my eclectic life, fueled by caffeine and Wi-Fi.
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