When we change our limiting beliefs we can change the world — First, I’m going to make a bold statement. Your point of view creates your reality. It’s a concept that most of us were never taught. Instead, we were told that things worked a certain way and that was the only way to look at them. We were taught a single point of view. …

Think like a long-distance runner — Years ago I decided to start running. I hated it. Most of my run was spent thinking about the end. When would I get there? How much longer did I have to go before I could stop this awful thing that hurt so much? I asked a good friend, who…

It can be complicated — Many of you know that I’ve been writing on Medium for a while now, and I’m an editor for several different publications. I‘m often asked questions about Medium and social media in general. While I’m not an expert, I have learned a few things. Here’s a recent question from an avid reader: “Some of my stories have been…

The REAL problem with duplicate content. — Congratulations! You’ve written a great article! Your Medium readers loved it. But now the views have died down. You wonder how you can get it in front of another audience. It’s tempting to post your content on another platform. But wait. Doesn’t Google warn against creating duplicate content? What is Duplicate Content? Content that…

Sometimes you have to search a bit — I’ve been a writer here at Medium for a few years, and I’m an editor for several different publications as well. I‘m often asked questions about Medium and social media in general. I know it’s possible to find answers if you search Medium, but I remember what it was like…

Take notes the easy way using GLASP — Have you ever wished you could capture the main points of an article without the tedious chore of taking notes by hand? Do you want to share what you’re learning as you are learning it? GLASP may be the app you’re looking for. What is GLASP It’s a tool that can help you…

An Intentional Consumption of books in 2022 — It’s the year of zozz. I don’t know about you, but I find myself wanting to snooze through this year. Sometimes the best thing I can think of is to curl up with a good book. There’s a lot going on, I won’t argue with that. So much is happening that it can be overwhelming…

A refugee never really finds a new home — What We Owe By Golnaz Hashemzadeh Bonde This book is a reflection on the lives of refugees, especially displaced women. It examines how their lives are disrupted by events and how they are transported to another culture in a new country, leaving their touchstones behind. This passage captures this feeling for me. “Sand…

Deadline July 31, 2022 — This one’s for you if you’re a dog lover. When it comes to funny dog stories, some of the best ones can be found on YouTube. Here’s a goofy video that made me laugh out loud. Have a look at the dog at minute 1:07. Don’t you just love it when a dog smiles? Chicken…