If you want to avoid criticism, create less.

If you want to avoid irrelevance, create more.

I had a discovery call with a potential client the other day who was looking for a newsletter ghostwriter, which is one of the services I provide that make the bulk of my business income.

When I asked him how he stumbled upon my services, he said “ Google”.

He searched for a…

Many of you here know I write for a living- a dream job, to say the least.

I have been doing it as a full-time job for over three years now, and I must say that the rewards outweigh all the stress and obstacles that come along the way.

My income is divided between client work,…

A few days ago, I got a rejection from a publisher on the manuscript for my second novel.

A few years ago, this rejection would have crushed me. This time though, I got sad for five minutes and then moved on.

Why?

Maybe have a thicker skin, but I'm also aware that there are…

I wonder if Ali Abdaal is going to comment on Taylor Swift's new song 'I Can Do It with a Broken Heart' that has the following lyrics:

'I cry a lot but I am so productive, it's an art
You know you're good when you can even do it
With a broken heart'

Can you be productive with a…

10 k this morning.

Faster than last year’s race with more stamina.

Get 10 per cent better every day, and see the transformation.

What I see when I walk my dog.

Amazing start to a Saturday morning.

Nature heals and rejuvenates.

Go outdoors.

I asked the new @meta AI how I can become a better writer.

In journalism, names and dates are factual; the rest is fictional.
In literature, names and dates are fictional; the rest is factual.

I highly recommend Nate if you are looking for a video editor

I’m in shock. I can’t believe I’m seeing this in my hometown.

Oh my!

Interception of Iranian missiles/UAVs over Amman, Jordan.