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Marcus Lopés

LGTBQIA2S+ Author, Blogger, Runner

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Leave Your Baggage Behind

April 3, 2023 by Marcus Leave a Comment

leave your baggage behindRoutines are great. It’s because of a great morning routine, modified slightly over the years due to changing day jobs, that I’ve managed to write as much as I have. But even when a routine is good, you can get stuck in a rut. And you might not even realize it. Why? Because you haven’t been able to leave your baggage behind.

Life on the Other Side of Social Media

When I was on social media, I tried to create and share content that was not only engaging, but hopefully inspiring as well. I had spent a good part of my life trying to outrun the doubt implanted in my mindset as a kid. My first foray into the arts was through music, and when I thought [briefly] about the idea of a music career, my mother was totally against it. As far as she was concerned, and she was very vocal about this, all musicians were ‘drunks and druggies.’ That was not the future she hoped for her son. [Read more…] about Leave Your Baggage Behind

Filed Under: Motivation, The Relentless Writer Series, Writing Life Tagged With: live your best life, motivation, relentless writer, writing life

Becoming Relentless

March 6, 2023 by Marcus 9 Comments

RELENTLESS

There are some books that you read over and over again. Because each read-through lets you discover new gems that had been left buried. Sometimes those new discoveries lead to an ‘aha’ moment. You get it. Finally. Other times, what you actually experience is an ‘oh, shit!’ moment. Your kidneys dropkick your intestines because you get it, all right. The author is speaking directly to you. They know your darkest secret, and now you’re paranoid they’re just waiting to expose it to the world.

A Book that Changes Everything

One book that I have read, and reread, and pulled out again for the fifth time (I think) over the weekend is Tim Grover’s Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable. Because no matter how hard I try, I fall back into old habits that keep me stuck. Not all old habits, just the most destructive. [Read more…] about Becoming Relentless

Filed Under: The Relentless Writer Series Tagged With: change, change your life, inspire, live your best life, motivation

It Really Does Begin with WHY

March 1, 2023 by Marcus 1 Comment

why

Since 23 January 2023, I’ve been [more] intentional about how I start my day, intentional about the things I do and don’t do. My frustration with the lack of progress in certain areas of my life had been palpable for months. Still, I found it hard to change some habits that were, undoubtedly, the source of that frustration. I’d been wasting too much time streaming movies and TV shows, and on certain—not all—social media apps that didn’t provide value. All because I had lost sight of my why. [Read more…] about It Really Does Begin with WHY

Filed Under: Motivation, Writing Life Tagged With: inspiration, live your best life, motivation, writing life

What’s Wrong with Me?

February 17, 2023 by Marcus Leave a Comment

what's wrong with me

What’s wrong with me? The question itself raises enough red flags that I already know people will be reaching out to ask if I’m okay. Let me reassure you all, first and foremost, that I’m fine. But in this post-pandemic world, I’m curious to know if others—especially introverts—might be experiencing the same thing: greater resistance to participating in social activities. [Read more…] about What’s Wrong with Me?

Filed Under: Motivation, Writing Life Tagged With: do what you love, introvert, live your best life, social anxiety, writing life

It’s All About Action

February 9, 2023 by Marcus Leave a Comment

actions speak louder than words

As the saying goes: actions speak louder than words.

How many times do thoughts pass through your head, but you never take any action? I need to write my book marketing plan. But the thought stays in your mental to-do list. Or, Tonight I’ll write this week’s blog post. Instead, you spend the evening scrolling through social media or streaming a series you’ve already watched five times. Or, Tomorrow morning I’m going to work out. Yet, you either hit the snooze but or decide to start the new workout regimen on Monday. [Read more…] about It’s All About Action

Filed Under: Motivation, Writing Life Tagged With: do the work, live your best life, motivation, writing life

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