Tag Archives: beating distractions

To Work!

Posted on March 24, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

Please help KWD grow by sharing:  https://karinwritesdangerously.com “Discipline banishes distraction.” When I saw these three words scrawled in my handwriting on an old blue index card I felt they were a gift from the universe. If there’s anything I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Just Write!

Posted on April 3, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“If you want to be a writer, write.”   Epictetus If you want to be a dancer, dance. If you want to be a singer, sing. If you want to be enthusiastic, act enthusiastic. Act the way you want to become … Continue reading →

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True Happiness

Posted on December 18, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“Storybook happiness involves every form of pleasant thumb-twiddling; true happiness involves the full use of one’s powers and talents.”    John  W. Gardner “Storybook happiness” — it’s so seductive, isn’t it? The pleasures of “pleasant thumb-twiddling” are all around us: The … Continue reading →

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“Box” It!

Posted on October 23, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

Has this ever happened to you: You are working away on one writing project and suddenly another one crops up and you become entranced with its potential? It becomes a “bright, shiny thing” and you begin chasing it — gathering … Continue reading →

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Hack Away

Posted on June 22, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“Want to be more successful? Do more of what works and less of what doesn’t work.”    Sports Coach “It is not a daily increase, but a daily decrease. Hack away at the inessentials.”    Bruce Lee There’s gold to be mined … Continue reading →

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Reducing Interference

Posted on January 30, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

Performance = Potential – Interference This simple, yet powerful formula was passed on to me by my great friend and mentor Dr. Rob Gilbert.* Based on the core principles of sports psychology, it applies to virtually any endeavor, including writing. … Continue reading →

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Distracting Distractions

Posted on December 5, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

Well, it’s about 1:15 AM and I’m just sitting down to write this post, which says something about the way this day has gone. I could talk about my co-author Bruce’s call about an idea he has for a writing … Continue reading →

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Go Hard

Posted on February 15, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“Only those who will risk going too far can possible find out how far one can go.” T.S. Eliot “Go hard or go home” — that’s how a commentator described one Olympic contender’s approach to putting everything on the line … Continue reading →

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