Michael Carwile

Inspire Action, Not Fear

Michael Carwile — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 21:18:36 +0000

I’ve noticed a trend I find disturbing. I see article after article after article indicating that our planet is under extreme stress. Climate change is creating extreme weather, destroying coastlines, creating unfathomable drought, destroying ecosystems, and is a worldwide threat that will ultimately cause humanity’s extinction. Let me be clear, I believe climate change is […]

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“Work-Life Balance” Misses the Point

Michael Carwile — Sat, 26 Jan 2019 22:22:50 +0000

The definition for balance illustrates something that, in the context of work-life balance, isn't very helpful or fun to think about. Balance seems to represent attempts to keep from crashing or falling down. And the evidence suggests it’s causing more harm than good.

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Connect To What Drives You

Michael Carwile — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 11:26:31 +0000

So many people and articles talking about New Years’ resolutions. It’s a veritable orgy of junk content all basically saying the same thing: start small, pick one thing, then crush it. As if it’s that simple. In 2018 I went through a bout of what I would consider “mild” depression. Mild because I have much […]

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How To Make Small Changes For A Big Impact

Michael Carwile — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:00:48 +0000

“The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”Chinese Proverb Science has demonstrated that all things in the universe most likely started as a speck smaller than we can even really conceive. Then, in an instant, commonly referred to as the Big Bang, everything rapidly expanded outward, creating what is the currently […]

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Not Being Noticed? Do Things Worth Noticing.

Michael Carwile — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:55:48 +0000

Feeling Small I recently made a conscious decision to form a new habit: to connect with more people both online and offline. I’ve always known that connections, social media and content production were important to my success. But, like many, I’ve always struggled with these things. As is typical in many stories you read about […]

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Power Napping To Boost Productivity

Michael Carwile — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:47:01 +0000

I wake up early. I stay up late. On an average night, I sleep for about 5 or 6 hours. It is usually plenty for me. Though my recent run-in with Shingles might make some people believe otherwise. I normally wake up refreshed, energized, and ready to enjoy the day and its many adventures. Every […]

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Overcome Writer’s Block: My “Writer’s Fiber” Formula

Michael Carwile — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:17:22 +0000

Just start typing. That’s what I often read when I search for ways to overcome writer’s block. Writer’s block. Such an interesting phrase, really. Could it be that there is really a double meaning to the use of “block”? Why not call it “writer’s constipation”? It’s really a better description, in my opinion. Maybe it’s […]

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The Art of Follow-Up

Michael Carwile — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:14:17 +0000

All salespeople, especially successful ones, know that follow-up with a prospective client is one of the most important steps in the sales cycle. By the way, if you’re one of those people who runs a business and you’re still not convinced you’re main function is salesperson, you need a reality check, but I don’t want […]

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1.2 Million Social Media “Experts”

Michael Carwile — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:57:16 +0000

Go do a search on Google for the term “social media expert” without the quotes and you’ll find that Google has indexed 83 million pages that it believes could be relevant to your search. Put the quotes back in and you’ll find that Google believes it has about 1.2 million pages that could be relevant. […]

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The Joneses

Michael Carwile — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:52:26 +0000

I’ve got a nightly ritual. After I get done with finishing whatever it is I’m working on for the night, I go to the kitchen, open the pantry, look around, find nothing I really want, grab a glass from the cabinet, fill it with water, drink it down, head to the bathroom, brush my teeth, […]

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