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Could This Writing Tip ‘Up Your Game’ in an Instant?

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Writer beware: The following tip may very well improve your writing so fast and so easy that you think it’s nothing short of magic. Yes, my fine-feathered little writing fledgling, if you do what I’m about to tell you, your life will change. Your writing will get better. And you will likely start to wonder …

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How to NOT Pay Attention

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The other day, I was ordering food from a local restaurant. I placed the order, double-checked everything was right, and then whipped out my credit card to pay the due. I rattled off the first batch of numbers. “And the expiry?” “780.” “The expiry?” “780.” “The expiry is 780?” “Yup, 780.” “I’m confused…” The lady …

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The ‘All-Important’ Lesson When Facing Serious Challenges

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Over the past few days, I’ve dealt with many challenges. Challenges that have brought out the best in me and the worst in me. Challenges that have made me both proud and regretful of my own behavior. Challenges I’m happy for, appreciative for, and prepared for, too. I don’t have enough time right now to …

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The Single Most Important Tip I’ve Ever Learned About Writing

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I’m going to share with you one of the most powerful tips I’ve ever learned about writing. It will make a dramatic difference in every word you put on the page and also make your writing effortless and fun. The best part? In today’s day and age — other than books and academic papers — it’s the type of …

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Stop and Chat Be Damned

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You know all about it. You’re with friends. You’re with family. You’re all by yourself just putterin’ around. All of a sudden, a familiar face. Your heart sinks a little. “Not today,” you think to yourself. You feel compelled to run away. You turn your head ever so slightly to avoid any interactions or eye …

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