Tag: martha beck
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Day 179 of 1000: writing from interest not deprivation
Writing, and creating in general, from interest curiosity not a sense of deprivation or needing to make money.
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Day 143 of 1000: Charles Taylor on authenticity
An exploration of Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor’s The Ethics of Authenticity. How he seeks to rescue a moral ideal of authenticity.
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Day 139 of 1000: Skiing the slopes of existentialism
I’m undertaking a 1000-day reinvention project, blogging here daily to track my progress. In Thursday Thinker, I share a smart idea or theory. Earlier this week I was thinking about the self-help authors I’ve enjoyed in the past, because I wanted to do some copywork to help me figure out how to write advice that is approachable…
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Day 24 of 1000: Creative impasse
Reaching a creative impasse with plein air painting. Finding a way through.
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Day 22 of 1000: expanding my art practice
I feel a bit of burnout, with my art and my writing. Perhaps it’s time to challenge myself to improve.
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day 11 of 1000: When authenticity and niche conflict
In working as a content creator, niche-driven motivation and authentic inspiration can conflict.
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day 10 of 1000: Planning week two (The Star)
My attempt to mechanistically pursue business creation feels wrong to me. Instead, I’m inspired by a message from The Star, a card from the Tarot.
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day 5 of 1000: Purpose or money first?
In Beyond Anxiety, Martha Beck suggests that people who prioritize purpose find ways to make it work financially.