+ The Ultimate Guide to Writing Fail-Proof Articles — So you want to be a Brilliant Writer. You’ve come to the right place. I’ve created and curated and collected some incredible resources for aspiring writers like you, including: Articles on Writing, Learning, and other life lessons 2. Detailed notes on top-recommended books, monthly reading lists & annual book summaries…

In -Depth Analysis for Writers Who Read — Awkward Meg Murry, the only daughter of two gifted scientists, trudges through life as a misunderstood misfit. Her classmates tease her, her teachers underestimate her, and her beloved father has been AWOL for over a year with no word or sign of where he might be — or even…

An original system for extracting & applying the most useful lessons from books — You don’t remember most of the books you read. Nor do you apply the ideas you glean from said books to your life. Which is a pity, because the best books could literally transform your life. But they can’t do that if you don’t understand, remember, and apply the…

Because burnout doesn’t actually come from working too hard… — The “cure” for work burnout is…more work. But not the kind you’re thinking of. Because you don’t burn out from working too hard. Burnout happens when you’re working too hard on something you don’t care enough about. What about things you DO care about? If you’ve been putting off creating your dream business, book, blog, or other…

The Science Behind True Learning is Counterintuitive — The way you learn determines the quality of your life. And not just when you’re in school, either. If you don’t keep learning throughout your entire life, you’re basically dead. Literally, and metaphorically. But do you know HOW to learn effectively? If you’re like most people, probably not. Luckily…

In -Depth Analysis for Writers Who Read — Warning!!! This review will dive deep into analyzing Brandon Sanderson’s Secret Project book #1, and reveal spoilers you might want to avoid if you’re still waiting to get your hands on a copy. Ordinary, window-washer Tress (real name Glorf, nicknamed Tress because of her hair) would have been happy…

An original system for dissecting & designing the best stories — Fiction isn’t just for entertainment. Human beings are WIRED to consume, create, and be affected by stories, both good and bad. Which means that a well-told story can change lives more powerfully and efficiently than hours of lectures or stacks of dry philosophy books. But do you know what…

This is why it’s worth learning more than one art form ;) — Recently, I started painting because I was doing too much “brain work,” not enough “hands work.” Since I was a newbie, I traced pre-printed line art onto canvas. Then I could focus on the basics of painting. As I went through this process, I realized: Brilliant writers do this. That…

Are you an ocean wave or a sand castle? — The world sucks, and we’re all gonna dieeeee….! (Or worse) Have you ever felt like that? I know I have. It feels like the problems in the world are insurmountable, and the efforts of one little ole’ person like you can never make enough of a difference to matter. But…