Welcome to the Diary of Davis: a monthly chronicle of curated content for self-improvement – written for aspiring freelancers, soon-to-be business owners, early-stage entrepreneurs, and anybody ready to make change and lead a fulfilled life. Entry #1: 01.04.21 Happy New Year, folks – congratulations for surviving the shitshow that was 2020. Here’s to a brighter 2021. 🍻 As we begin the New Year … Continue reading Finding Meaning in the Madness: Your Guide to Growth in 2021
I love sports – watching and playing them. The competitiveness, the epic plays and the elation of winning, it’s invigorating. Of course, sports are so much more than just games. To the professional athlete earning a living, it’s a career; to the amateur baller or rink rat, it’s a healthy workout; and to the elderly … Continue reading Opportunities Aren’t Given – They’re Earned
In my last post, I touched on my ambitions to blog daily. I also discussed the necessity of a first draft – starting with mediocre work, to get to good, to get to great – and accepting the creative process. I’d like to further that thought in today’s post. 💭 Producing something meaningful comes with … Continue reading Practice Daily – Publish Thoughtfully
The Davis Daily blog needs a pivot, and it’s in need of some action, too. It’s been over three months since my last post. 😲 Hence, a lofty goal of blogging every day from now until the New Year. [UPDATE: 2021 has arrived and I’ve continued my daily writing practice – I don’t publish everyday … Continue reading The Pilot Piece – The Myth of Writer’s Block and Mediocre Work
Photo by Chris Lawton on Unsplash In the spring of 2019, I found myself standing in stagnant water. Something was missing from my life. Every day felt the same—a skipping record stuck on the world’s dullest song—and my career had reached its ceiling. This stillness anchored me to a single path—one that was no … Continue reading An 18-Month Road Trip from Freelance to Full Time
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