How Forever is Composed of Nows
One of my favorite Emily Dickinson poems, and I have so many, is one often referred to as “Forever” or Poem #690. I’ve always been particularly fond with her poems that deal with two of her favorite themes, time and mortality. But when it comes to the line “Forever – is composed of Nows,” that’s […]
The Confederacy of Dunces
“When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are all in confederacy against him.” – Jonathan Swift, Thoughts on Various Subjects, Moral and Diverting John Swift’s aphorism about the Confederacy of Dunces is more than just a quote from a great 18th century essayist. It […]
How to Stay Motivated When You Don’t See Immediate Results
What motivates each of us is different. So, it’s important to understand what motivates you so that you can set goals that keep you moving forward toward your destination. Some people want to be wealthy and focus on maximizing profit margins. Others want to fall in love with what they do and those that share […]
Look Out for the Locomotive (Photos)
“Steaming Tender Trains” Copyright Amelia Phoenix Desertsong 2024. All Rights Reserved. Taken with my iPhone.
Two Wrong Turns
“I have always felt like I was two wrong turns away from complete destruction. We all are, and we’re fooling ourselves if we think we’re not.” – Jami Attenberg This piece of raw honesty from Jami Attenberg speaks volumes about our shared human condition. The quote comes from her memoir, “I Came All This Way […]
The True Cost of Adulting: It’s Not Just About the Money
When we think of adulting, we usually imagine the difficult things: paying bills, finding well-paying jobs, and settling down. But, in reality, adulting is much more about living your life to the fullest and making your dreams come true. It’s about making a difference in this world, whether it’s through charity work, starting your own […]
Failure is Always an Option
“Failure is always an option.” – Adam Savage of MythBusters Is it better to fail miserably and be forgotten, or to fail gloriously and make history? Would it be better to fail in obscurity and fade away into irrelevance? Or, should we seek to fail spectacularly in public view so that others may partake in […]
Why the Words Within Must Be Unleashed
In my early teenage years, when the corridors of high school echoed with a disharmonious mixture of ambition and uncertainty, a hidden gift lay dormant within me. Wrapped in the silken folds of trepidation, I harbored the power to conjure syllables and form wonders of wordplay. Yet, I kept this writing talent shrouded, like a […]
Why You Always Should Underpromise and Overdeliver
Throughout my professional life in digital marketing, I often would witness patterns that underscore foundational truths about business, trust, and ethics. Over the years, I have found that the simple salesman ethos of underpromising and overdelivering isn’t just a professional virtue. In fact, it’s a life principle that can save time, heartache, and resources. Much […]