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Why I’m Scared Sh!tless…and It’s Okay (plus Week 49 Roundup)

Yes, those are real crocodiles

I’m scared shitless because in less than three weeks, I’m going to be a first-time father. I’m not too worried, though, because I’ve learned a simple yet valuable lesson. Read on for more…

8 Lessons in Creative Work I Learned From My Garden

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A modest harvest

This year I planted my first garden. The results are mixed, but I managed to harvest eight lessons in creative work from my experience. Read on….

Lessons From 2 Failed Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Attempts

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In both 2004 and 2005, I attempted and failed to complete two northbound thru-hikes on the Appalachian Trail. Why did I fail and what did I learn? Read on to find out…

Removing Mental Barriers to Creating Amazing Things

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The Ascent

Our minds can do great things, but as a means of self/ego-protection, they may create internal barriers that are ultimately restrictive and destructive. To create amazing things, we have to learn to remove these barriers. Click here to read more…

How to Manage the Fear of Failure

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What’s wrong with failure? What does the fear of failure look like? How can we manage the fear of failure? To learn more about these questions, read on…