Here’s Why I Love Medium ❤ I am no angel! I f*cked up. BIG! I am new to Medium. And, quite frankly, I am new to self-promotion. Like most people on here, I am someone with drive and passion. …

The rewards of pursuing a creative lifestyle — I am not claiming to have a background in psychology. I studied creative writing and philosophy in undergrad and then education in graduate school. I call myself a teacher and writer. …

Enjoy making s**t again! — Hello World! A creator is someone who takes nothing and turns it into something. The art of creation can be arduous or spontaneous. Sometimes the muse comes to us and other times we must work for it, wrestle it from the very depths of our souls. We do strange things to find…

Sorry…Van Life is NOT for Everyone — I will be the first to admit that I am obsessed with #vanlife. …

A Monk’s Wisdom for Ordinary People Yesterday, I spent a few hours at my favorite bookshop in downtown Santa Cruz. It was rainy and easy to pass the time grazing the aisles for some intellectual feed. I love physical books. They have a calming effect on me. They have presence…

5 Simple Ideas on Medium that Will Change Your Life Freedom! We all want freedom. Freedom to do what we want, when we want, where we want. Heck! We come from rebels. People who rejected the Crown. America was founded on the idea of independence: pioneers and explores. …

5 Ways to Change Your Mindset and Get Rich — Legally I have to tell you, this is not financial advice. Rather, these tips are some practical ways I have managed to save $250,000+ as a teacher. Yes, that’s right, as a teacher! Regardless of your current financial situation, these suggestions will immediately allow you to build wealth. It is…

What We Can Learn from Our Furry Friends My dog is my best friend. My girlfriend believes I love my dog more than I love her. If you are anything like me, you look forward to coming home because you know your dog will greet you with excitement. Dogs are…

After a week of having my account suspended, Medium has let me back. Oh Medium! All glorious Medium. The platform that will kick-start your writing career. Sure… According to most articles, anyone can write a viral article on Medium. It’s easy: work hard, post consistently, leave genuine comments, etcetera. Blah…