LGTBQIA2S+ Author, Blogger, Runner
When I think about becoming relentless, a lot of different things come to mind. And when I look for a definition, I often find myself returning to Tim Grover’s book, Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable. In it, he asks this question: “What would it feel like to just let go of all the external pressure and expectations and just be yourself?1 [Read more…] about Be Yourself
The end of 2024 is nigh. It has been a year of joys and hurt, love and loss, success and failure. There were moments that tested my resolve to remain, unapologetically, who I am and not accept others’ expectations as my own. Times when I wanted to give up as much as persevere. Through it all, the one lesson of 2024 that stands out is this: do not be afraid to start again. [Read more…] about Start Again
It was bound to happen. I knew that. The question that remained was when. Would I see it coming? The signs were there, but I chose to ignore them. So, it wasn’t a surprise when I ended up derailed. [Read more…] about Derailed
For the past few weeks, I’ve been off course. Intentionally. Because I needed a break. I recognized that I needed time to think, to step away from everything and gain perspective. That has allowed me to stop rushing and simply—as uncomfortable as it is—move forward into the unknown. It’s been like seeing a sign that says, ‘Detour Ahead,’ and taking it. [Read more…] about Detour Ahead
When I finally understood that things generally take longer than I liked, I was able to see the opportunity that having the patience to go slow provided. It allows me to focus on quality over quantity. And that’s important for me as an author, because I take pride in the works I put out into the public domain. I ‘obsess’ over each word. I take the time to absorb the feedback and suggestions from my editor and beta readers, and work methodically to incorporate the necessary changes. Here’s something to remember… [Read more…] about Something to Remember