Looming deadlines. Red lights. And long waits. They’re never ending. And they’re always waiting…with more in the queue. We find ourselves racing against the clock, rushing from one task to the next. So, we search for the most efficient ways to manage our time. Why shouldn’t we? To embrace change and make strides towards our … Continue reading The Time Trap: A Lesson in Self-Management
Knowledge is power. It will take you far in life. It can put you in high seats and place you in the inner circles. It makes you a resource, a valuable commodity, moving you to the front of the line and offering you leverage, one way or the other. But as with power, information is … Continue reading Imposter Syndrome: the More You Learn, the Less You Know
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
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