Category Archives: Motivation

Lessons Learned from NaNoWriMo 2015

Posted on December 1, 2015 by mdbrie01

November is a horrible month to try and write a book. At least it is for me. That’s not to say I couldn’t do it, but the odds are seemingly stacked against me. One week in the month is almost … Continue reading →

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New beginnings

Posted on November 13, 2015 by mdbrie01

Consider this me blowing the dust off of the old blog and preparing to get back in the swing of things. I’m doing NaNoWriMo this year so it will be a little bit before I’m writing here on a regular … Continue reading →

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What I didn’t do on my summer vacation

Posted on October 22, 2014 by mdbrie01

I wrote this piece a little over a month ago and I’m just now getting around to publishing it which says a lot about how much work I still have ahead of me.  I’m seriously considering a mulligan on the … Continue reading →

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And with that it is 2014

Posted on January 5, 2014 by mdbrie01

I wrote the list and then seemingly disappeared.  I’d say I was living a full life pursing religious fulfillment and all of that, but I would be lying.  The truth is, life happens and the last few months have been … Continue reading →

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Introducing the list

Posted on November 7, 2013 by mdbrie01

Inspired by my friend’s list and celebrating the last year of my thirties I’ve compiled a list of things I would like to do over the next year/years/decade/life.  Some of it is meaningful.  Some of it is silly.  Some of … Continue reading →

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Breaking Bad Habits

Posted on October 16, 2012 by mdbrie01

There are two things about myself that I have a hard time dealing with.  If you’ve read anything I’ve written before, this may sound familiar.  However, the issues are still ones I’m dealing with and until I have some kind of control over them … Continue reading →

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Getting It Together(or I Did it My Way)

Posted on October 15, 2012 by mdbrie01

Too many people in my generation like to say they are ADHD.  It’s like we all think we our brains are miswired and it really kind of dilutes the real issues that some people face.  On the other hand I … Continue reading →

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These are the days

Posted on September 9, 2012 by mdbrie01

The cool breeze wafting through my home office window indicates the seasons are beginning to change.  These are the days that energize me.  I’ve never been a big fan of summer.  As a kid summer is great because it marks … Continue reading →

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