We all want success. However, most of us can agree that there is what you can do and what you can’t. There is what is within your control and completely out of your control, no matter what you do. If you listen to the stories of some of the most…

A Case Study from one “Non-Native” English Writer — Many of us are on talent platforms selling our writing skills. Whether you are a native speaker of your chosen language that you compete in or whether you are not, one thing is clear for all of us: it’s brutally competitive in the talent marketplace. I am grateful that to…

Insights from Dr. Gabor Mate in an interview with Diary of a CEO — Are you struggling to write? Do you debate why you should bother writing? Are you worried that no one will value your work? Do you fear readers questioning the value of your articles or even books and the thought itself paralyzes you from putting your work out there? Well, you…

Tips from a Top Rated freelancer on Upwork — If you freelance for a living or intend to do so, you may have considered using talent marketplaces to find work and clients, especially if the service you offer is writing. Maybe you’ve already joined a few platforms. If you are making a decent amount of money on them already…

Insights from Books by Dean Wesley Smith (“Writing a Novel in Seven Days”) & Chris Fox (“5,000 Words Per Hour”) — Most of us want to learn how to write fast. I read two very engaging books and I believe this is achievable for every one of us. My goal with this article is to share with you what I learned from both of these books. Why? …

ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. According to Healthline, ADHD is explained as a “ … mental health condition that can cause unusual levels of hyperactivity and impulsive behaviors. People with ADHD may also have trouble focusing their attention on a single task or sitting still for long periods……

No food, no fluids (even water) for 7 days. This is my story. — From the 31st of December 2022 to the 6th of January 2023, I fasted without any food or sustenance of any sort. That means, I also didn’t take any fluids or even water. During that time I learned a lot about my body and the amazing things our body does…

(More Personal ‘Opinion’ than Book ‘Review’, to be honest. Littered with bits about my life) — I was reading “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah at a time when I was going through my own personal challenges and also reflecting on a few things that I felt I related to with the author. As an avid fan of Trevor, I did try to read his book…