“A Poor Craftsman Blames His Tools”
We know this proverb to basically mean that someone unskilled or incompetent at a task will often make excuses for their poor work by blaming their tools rather than taking responsibility for their own failings. Yikes. I heard this phrase listening to a podcast the other day, and it made me think ab
The Unfinished Page: Embracing the Writer’s Journey
There is a subtlety that comes with writing, a relaxation that comes with it as well. So, one of the things I’ve learned about being a writer is that, in order to consider yourself a writer, well, you have to write. When I think about all the time I’ve spent at a computer desk staring [&
Mary Lane: The Power of Purpose
The stage lights hit her face, illuminating a quiet confidence that belied the whirlwind of her life. Mary Lane, a woman who has worn the uniform of a soldier, commanded classrooms as an educator, navigated the complexities of real estate, and now graces both stage and screen, stood poised. Her nonl
Textures of Becoming: The Cradine Effect
one of the things I’ve always found fascinating is how certain people can build entire platforms just by being themselves. Not by chasing trends or doing what everyone else is doing, but simply by showing up as they are, unapologetically. That’s not easy. It takes a certain kind of self-awarenes
Raising the Standard: The League Cultivating Men of Class and Character
In major cities across the country, a subtle transformation in men’s personal growth is occurring. The Esteemed Gentlemen’s League (EGL), established and led by Rob Malloy, has emerged as a prominent men’s organization that harmonizes traditional values with contemporary profession