Atomic Essays
I wrote 30 atomic essays in 30 days as part of the ship30for30 movement on X (formerly Twitter). These essays may be a bit random as they are designed to get you to put something on the page. Every day. No matter what. So I just focused on getting something published every day for a month. I was pleased with results.
Here are my favourites: 18, 21, 23, 26, 30
But if you only read one, I suggest Essay #30 - 30 Lessons Learned from 30 Days of Writing
Peace and Love.
Stew
In Praise of Atomic Essays
Day 1 - In Praise of Atomic Essays. Why I’m doing this and why I love the concept.
The Importance of Real Goals (Not Two Jumpers!)
Setting Goals. Setting realistic goals that we can meet. Along with the social accountability of committing in public to a goal.
Only Sing When You’re Winning? Or Are You All In?
Day 3 - It’s the weekend and time for sports in our household. This atomic essay is about what being a sports fan teaches us about commitment. (Sorry it’s a bit of a rant, I do take my football team a little bit too seriously!)
Bitcoin (mis)understandings?
Day 4 – With Bitcoin hitting the news again after recent dips, I thought I’d share some ideas gleaned from recent Tim Ferris and Jordan Peterson podcasts.
My Top 5 Public Speaking Tips
Here are the top 5 tips I’d give to anyone who wishes to improve their public speaking abilities.
“Repurpose Like A Builder”
Day 6 – “Repurpose Like a Builder”- The beauty of art is that we can reuse and recycle from our past, or the past of others. Or if that fails, we can get some ideas from the experts.
The 5 Why’s. The Most Important Analytical Tool?
The 5 Why’s. The most important analytical tool? – The power of asking why. We do it constantly as a child. Are we asking it enough as an adult?
Top 5 Videoconferencing Public Speaking Tips
My top 5 public speaking tips when using videoconferencing software, such as Zoom.
Reading, Fast and Slow.
This little essay is all about the value of double speed audiobooks along with the pleasure of a paperback in bed.
Agoraphobic Art? Getting Out of Our Creative Comfort Zones
Agoraphobic art is content you have sitting on your laptop that will never to see the light of day. You need to let it go free. Go on, do it!
“The King of Kong” – Movie Review
“King of Kong” is a reminder that we need those little things, the things that don’t really matter, but that really mean the world.
Must Read Books from 2021
Having read 102 books thus far in 2021 I’ve taken a look back and here are my must reads.
Hit the creative wall? Here’s how to get over it.
Have you hit the creative wall? Here’s how to get over it. In my case I turned to Austin Kleon and Radiohead.
Building in Public? Or Learning in Public?
Why the curse of knowledge serves as a disadvantage to the expert yet simultaneously suits the beginner.
Stop Reading This and Go to Bed. (Or Man’s Need for Sleep)
This essay muses on the brilliant “Why We Sleep” by Matthew Walker. I highly recommend this book. A must read.
Public Speaking 101 - Putting Together a Presentation.
This essay forms part of my public speaking series. This one discusses the basics of putting a presentation together.
Breaking Free From: “I Can’t Do This!”
Post about overcoming the inner doubts of a creative and the power of others in seeking perspective when it comes to our work and abilities.
Learn After Launch
The benefits of learning on the job. Many say: “When I know X, I’ll do Y.” The successful say: “I’ll just start Y and learn X along the way.”
Just Be Yourself – Be Your “Personal Brand”
Just Be Yourself - Be Your “Personal Brand” - This atomic essay is about the value of being yourself when finding your 1000 true fans.
The Muse Won’t Just Turn Up. She Will Arrive When She’s Invited.
This essay is about the value of doing the work regardless of whether we are in the mood or not. We need to turn up. The muse will follow.
The Game You Can Win Every Time
When you speak, write, sing, paint, vlog, pod, (enter your medium here) like YOU, you will win every single time.
Got It? or Not?
Derek Sivers singing story in “Anything You Want” serves as a timeless lesson of try, try, try again. Persistent effort reaches any goal.
Dear You 2022 - Letter to My Future Self
I’ve written a letter to my future self. For you to read now, for me to read in one years time.
Sometimes You Got to Listen to Your Own Hype
You may not be a motivational speaker. But you can at least motivate yourself. Me musing on a message I received from two loyal readers.
Learning From Lego
Lego Lessons. What Lego builders can teach an entrepreneur. Some follow the instructions. Others break the rules. Plus top 5 sets for adults.
If You Do One Thing Today, Do This.
Build your own website. If you only do one thing today, do that. Grow an email list. Don’t just really on social media for your audience.
Investing In Your Personal Media Company
Smartphone users all own their own personal media company. To take it to the next level, should you invest in higher end production values?
The Random Post
Random Post. Inspired by Tim Ferriss’ The Random Show, I’ve written “The Random Post” of 4 random lessons from my day.
Have Your Work Scheduled and Prepared in Advance
Having your creative work pre prepared and batched. Saving you stress when you have deadlines, quality assurance & giving you more flexibility.
30 Lessons Learned from 30 Days of Writing
30 Atomic Essays as part of ship30for30. Here are my 30 lessons from 30 days of writing and publishing atomic essays daily.
