Category Archives: Writing & Peak Performance

Ceaseless Creativity

Posted on July 23, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”   Maya Angelou What an uplifting thought, isn’t it? It’s so easy and even ordinary to think of creativity as a limited resource, something that we can use … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons

Posted on March 30, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

As we move toward some kind of new normal, it’s comforting to know that there are sources we can turn to for energy and support. In these trying times, for me, listening to my wonderful friend and mentor Dr. Rob … Continue reading →

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“Little Raft”

Posted on March 12, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

Please help KWD grow by sharing:  https://karinwritesdangerously.com “For me, writing starts with a line or some imagination, or some notion, and I just go with it as far as I can. And you know how this works, this idea that … Continue reading →

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Babe Emboldens

Posted on February 20, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

Please help KWD grow by sharing:  https://karinwritesdangerously.com “Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.” Babe Ruth An interviewer once posed the following question to the immortal Bambino: “Babe, what do you do when you get in a … Continue reading →

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Finding Focus

Posted on February 19, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

Please help KWD grow by sharing:  https://karinwritesdangerously.com “In summary, creating the practicing mind comes down to a few simple rules: Keep yourself process-oriented. Stay in the present. Make the process the goal and use the overall goal as rudder to … Continue reading →

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Attitude Check

Posted on December 2, 2019 by karinwritesdangerously

Please help KWD grow by sharing: https://karinwritesdangerously.com/ “Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.”   Zig Ziglar Zig was a highly successful motivational speaker and author. His snappy little comment captures a lot of wisdom and packs a powerful … Continue reading →

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“Pillow Test”

Posted on November 25, 2019 by karinwritesdangerously

Please help KWD grow by sharing: https://karinwritesdangerously.com/ “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.”   Ecclesiastes, 9:10 “A man is relieved and gay when he has put his heart into his work, and done his best; but … Continue reading →

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Three Things

Posted on November 14, 2019 by karinwritesdangerously

The three things that are most essential to achievement are common sense, hard work and stick-to-it-ive-ness.”   Thomas Edison Common sense, hard work, and persistence: Edison is a guy who knew a lot about all three of these qualities. He barely … Continue reading →

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“Being Joyful”

Posted on November 6, 2019 by karinwritesdangerously

“Love. Fall in love and stay in love. Write only what you love and love what you write. The key word is love. You have to get up in the morning and write something you love, something to live for.” … Continue reading →

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Reservoirs Undreamt

Posted on October 16, 2019 by karinwritesdangerously

I have no doubt whatsoever that most people live whether physically, intellectually, or morally, in a very restricted circle of their own potential being. They make use of a very small portion of their possible consciousness…. Much like the man … Continue reading →

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