Holding Convictions While Embracing Others: Forward Together
"That is part of what makes 'Forward, Together' land the way it does. It does not ask us to give up our convictions. It asks us to hold them in a way that leaves room for other people. And it models that rather than just prescribing it, which is probably the highest compliment I can give any book." Chris Kennedy Humbled by this review of #ForwardTogether by Superintendent Chris Kennedy. Check out his entire post - Disagreeing Without Dividing https://t.co/x0plNQ5gVp
Teaching and Coaching Blur Work‑Home Boundaries
Final week of my book's edits. An excerpt from the preface: "As a teacher and a coach, your work life and your home life are connected. In my experience, they merged into one. I was a teacher and a coach at...
New Reviews Reveal Inside the Box’s Impact
The latest round of reviews for Inside the Box. Check my bio for more info and pre-order links. https://t.co/ndN8CnIj7o
Reading “No Grass Grows”: 25 Years Touring The Stranglers
What are we reading? Title: “No grass grows on a busy street - 25 years on the road with The Stranglers” Author: Baz Warne @stranglersofficial #Books #Music #SocialSelling #Reading #bazwarne https://t.co/LJ1gRC3Bwt https://t.co/ppfq9f6849
First 60 Pages Reveal the Unseen Sprint Ahead
If you want to know the path we are now sprinting down, read the first 60 pages of this book. The Brits never saw it coming either, until it was too late. https://t.co/oX1NeGWhO7
Paramount Skydance Debuts Book Imprint After Simon Sale
Paramount Skydance Launches New Book Publishing Imprint Two Years After Simon & Schuster Sale https://t.co/aKAngBn8T8 via @variety
Why Parents Should Read “Bad Therapy” Before School‑Mandated Counseling
Can't recommend Abigail Shrier's book Bad Therapy enough for any parent who is considering therapy for their kids or has it pushed upon them by their school. https://t.co/Igo0WEPfsu https://t.co/pFZz3JmMUu
7 First‑Page Errors That Kill Your Book
Your first page is your first impression on your reader (or a literary agent). And you might be inadvertently turning them off. Here are the 7 biggest first-page mistakes I've seen in 10+ years as a book editor — and exactly how...
Men Favor Non‑romance Genres; Women Dominate Romance Reviews
Which book genres are men or women more likely to review? Men: 1) Philosophy 2) Comics 3) Politics 4) Graphic Novel 5) Science Fiction Women: 1) Historical Romance 2) Contemporary Romance 3) Chick Lit 4) Paranormal Romance 5) Romance https://t.co/7KkR5dARBd
Music, Zen, and Cage: Blueprint for Good Living
“Good music can act as a guide to good living.” Gorgeous read on the inner life of the creative spirit lensed through Zen Buddhism and the life of John Cage https://t.co/GknNVx2rF8
Consistency Beats Constant Creation in Reel Strategy
Indie author trial reels testing mode has commenced… (does that sound official enough? 🤣) Instead of constantly creating new reels, I’m testing something different: → Same 5 reels - to the same book → Same proven caption → Same Cover Image → Posted...
Bestselling Authors Reveal Top Writing and Marketing Secrets
My friend Jay Clouse spent 3 days with 10+ NYT bestselling authors: James Clear, Vanessa Van Edwards, Amy Porterfield, Nir Eyal, Sahil Bloom and several other successful authors were there. He recently published a podcast sharing the most valuable writing and marketing...
Dreaming of a Week Writing at Hotel Chelsea
Every day I wake up and think, "Damn, I'd love to take a week off and go spend it in NYC working on my novel at Hotel Chelsea." Just because.
Explore Bitcoin's Roots: Must-Read Early Digital Money History
BTW, if you're interested in the pre-history of Bitcoin, and the people who were working on P2P digital money since like the 1970s, I can't recommend this book enough. https://t.co/o2ywOSrdLR
Three‑Star Reviews Signal Neutrality, Not Rejection
"I’d be lying if I said my first three-star review didn’t give me pause. I stared at it longer than I care to admit, rereading it as if some hidden meaning might appear. ... What did they miss? What could...
Sex, Drugs, and Economics: A Curious Book?
Wasn’t there a book called “Sex, Drugs and Economics”? I’m sure I remember reading it a few years ago… cc Diane Coyle https://t.co/5UndYu9Hqt
Billie Holiday’s Birth Celebrated in Illustrated Tale
Mister and Lady Day – the charming illustrated story of Billie Holiday, born on this day in 1915, and the dog who loved her https://t.co/ImETu60BYq
Reporter Who Exposed Theranos Urges Reading Bad Blood
From the reporter who broke the Elizabeth Holmes / Theranos scandal (his book Bad Blood is a must-read, btw)
Deal‑Maker's Flashy Tactics Reveal Empty Negotiation Substance
“The Art of the Deal” might just sell out again. From threatening to end a civilization to adopting an already existing 10-point plan as a ‘workable basis’ in less than a day - amazing negotiator.
Freedom of Money Releases Worldwide April 8, Proceeds to Charity
The book Freedom of Money is live in some countries already. It seems the book will be available to everyone on April 8th at 12:00 AM in their own time zone. If you have trouble falling asleep at midnight today, grab a...
Scott Kranz’s Book: A Must‑Read Inspiration
Nearly a decade ago I downloaded Instagram, and decided I should find some nice mountain photos (I like that stuff). Shortly thereafter I discovered @scott_kranz and was immediately blown away . It's not an understatement to say that he is...
Grab Obstacle Is The Way Kindle Deal Today
Obstacle Is The Way throughout the years… UK readers — today only, The Obstacle Is The Way is a Kindle Daily Deal on Amazon. If you’ve been waiting for a reason to finally grab it, this is it. Discounted Kindle edition →...
We’re Fine with Our Couch‑side Take on Events
I mean it's probably good that there's a book coming out with the 'inside' story but most of us can sit on the couch eating Cheetos fairly comfortable with our understanding of what happened.
Discard the Surface Self with Underhill’s Timeless Guide
How to shed the surface self – the forgotten visionary Evelyn Underhill's century-old field guide to touching the depths of being https://t.co/C5ea57rwsN
Interview Deeply to Build Stronger, Structured Memoirs
Extensive interviewing is not unusual in memoir work and produces a stronger memoir. It adds depth and structure, fills in gaps, and jogs memory. Jacqueline Salmon offers examples, plus talks about additional necessities for memoir writers—a theme and a story that's...
Laser‑Sharp Tech Future Insights Now in Paperback
📖On The Borrowed Mind, now available in paperback. “Laser-sharp in his thinking, John Nosta has a unique ability to frame the challenges of our tech future with clarity and depth. A rare and important voice." —Prof Shafi Ahmed PhD FRCS https://t.co/i6NfSmqTlI @ShafiAhmed5...
Help Choose Essential Giveaway Items for Authors
What are some things that would be beneficial to you as an author, that you’d love to possibly win in a giveaway? I am buying items to build a giveaway package for an author. That I plan to promo on...
AI Demands, Not Diminishes, Architectural Agency
The Agentic Architect is a book about what it means to be an architect in the time of AI. In 10 words (confirmed in my AI studio): AI doesn’t rid the architect of agency; it requires it. A concise synopsis here...
From Prison Laptop to Published Book: My Untold Story
Sitting down with @scottmelker to talk about the book and a few things I’ve never said publicly. The first draft was written over 4 months on a broken laptop in prison. Editing took even longer, nearly half a year. Turns out, I had...
Three Cosmos Converge: Chanda Unveils Weird Beauty
Yall, if we ever needed to engage with three Cosmos, it is now. And Chanda brought us to it. Weirdos, you better come get some of this weird beautiful shit.
Use Bonus Scenes to Grow Your Author Newsletter
How to build a newsletter when you’re just starting as an author… I will always suggest adding bonus scenes to the end of your books to newsletter build. It builds your list with organic, already invested readers… But what if...
High School Reading Rates Plummet Since 1976
In 1976, 38% of 12th graders read 6 or more books for pleasure a year. By 2022, that number plummeted to 13%. In 1976, only 12% of 12th graders read 0 books a year. By 2022, that number skyrocketed to 40%. How can we...
Self‑mastery and Unbowed Resilience in the Face of Adversity
Two thoughts from William Ernest Henley “It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.” “Under the bludgeonings of chance, My head is bloody, but unbowed.”
A Review So Compelling I Bought the Book Instantly
https://www.stephendiehl.com/posts/no_antimimetics/ this is the first book review in a long while that made me race to purchase. Such outstanding writing.
Football Seen Through a Space Probe’s Lens
Such an insane book idea and I love it. Football from the POV of a space probe
Diane Ackerman Explores Intimacy Within the Infinite
A Cosmic Pastoral – poet Diane Ackerman on the intimate in the infinite and the responsibility of rapture https://t.co/evvyU595DA
Bio‑ and Neuro‑sci‑fi Feels Essential, yet Often Dull
Bio- and neuro-themed sci-fi are the only kinds that really make sense to read anymore (as opposed to just reading the news), but most bio- and neuro-themed sci-fi is boring.
Reward A, Expect B? Rethink Your Incentives
Everyone should read "On the Folly of Rewarding A, While Hoping for B” at least once. https://t.co/tF4HGbrweX https://t.co/HDor3NsxBO
Finding Abundant Peace Through 90-Day Divine Alignment
I think God is about to have me take us through another Alignment Journey….. If you do not know and you would have no reason to know this. But I have written a book called 90 Day Transformation. And it’s...
Scheduled My Book Release for Afterlife, Hope I Remember
In case I die or something before I publish my book, I’ve scheduled a blog post sharing it with the public. Hopefully I won’t forget to unschedule it 🤣 https://t.co/1uj1mWlV0m
Top Books to Sharpen Your Focus Like a Monk
8 books that'll make you more focused than a monk: Hyperfocus Essentialism Indistractable The ONE Thing The War of Art The Power of Now Digital Minimalism Steal Like an Artist What did I miss?
Read John: The West’s Most Essential Book
👇The quantum is achieved. The Northeast Sync is getting stronger. Remember my advice, regardless of what your religious background may be: read John and read it straight as it is the most important book ever written in the West.
ADs Recommend Leadership Books, Bonhoeffer Sparks Reflection
okay, what do we think of the leadership book recommendations from ADs, via @D1ticker? I like where Micah Potter's head is at, (Cal Baptist) but after reading about Bonhoeffer, I dunno if I want to go back to writing about MMR...
Simplicity Shines in Nebdel's 100 Landscape Photo Book
Very cool book from @Nebdel Around 100 pictures of landscapes as a result of rest… and the occasional impact of ruminating bovine. We do all these schemes that require all this noise… but it could be that simple and beautiful. https://t.co/htpg0FYTfU
AI Agents & OpenClaw Spark New Business Growth Era
What are we reading? Title: “The Autonomous Business - How AI Agents and OpenClaw are Creating a New Era of Business Growth” Author: Philippe Theunissen #Books #Leadership #Sales #Marketing #ArtificialIntelligence https://t.co/W0iPG9prLo https://t.co/1iEKbA66iZ
Upgrade Your Mindset, Not Just Your Tools
Thank you @davidarmano 🙏 Most books about change tell you how to keep up. Mindshift quietly calls that out for what it is; survival thinking. Brian Solis makes a sharper point: in a world where disruption is constant, reacting is a losing...
Share Your Workplace Photo for Mind Over Grind Tag
I love these images by @ambermcgraw26 and @christymcgraw21 ! How intense is your job and profession? If you think Mind Over Grind could be helpful to your colleagues and coworkers, send me a pic of the book in your workplace and...
A Haunting Glimpse Into “Carne De Dios” Novel Excerpt
Excerpt from the novel Carne de Dios - by Chloe Garcia Roberts - in The Microdose https://t.co/ct8XazA3mn
Excited for Lyn Alden's Sci‑Fi Take on Imperial Credits
Looking forward to reading this Sci Fi release by @LynAldenContact Especially the parts related to Imperial Credits…😅 https://t.co/DV7HOaIKLB
Rumi’s Remedy: Choose Love Over Indifference
The art of choosing love over not-love – on Rumi's immortal antidote to our human tragedy https://t.co/yXGVYxGBdE