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Concentration Loop

Posted on July 9, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“Depend upon it, sir, when a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully.”   Samuel Johnson “Life begets life. Energy creates energy.”   Sarah Bernhardt So true! Just this week I was immersed … Continue reading →

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Holiday Hiccups

Posted on December 9, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“‘Tis the season to be jolly” … I don’t know about you, but I’m finding it hard to stay focused as the holiday season picks up steam. Maybe it’s that my novel revision is progressing slowly and so I’m more … Continue reading →

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Six C’s

Posted on May 30, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

Commitment. Confidence. Consistency. In a recent Success Hotline message (973.743.4690), my friend and mentor Rob Gilbert talked about these three C’s as the building blocks of a successful endeavor. Let’s explore their meaning to us as writers: Commitment: In my … Continue reading →

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May 6

Posted on May 6, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets painful will win.” “The reason sport is attractive to many of the general public is that it’s filled with reversals. What you think may happen doesn’t happen. A champion … Continue reading →

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Mental Toughness

Posted on February 4, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

I’ll never forget that obsessive guy George Steinbrenner talking about the mental toughness you needed to a Yankee (especially when he was in the driver’s seat!) Or Rudy Giuliani’s classic comment about being the mayor of New York City, which … Continue reading →

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