That old cliché “when the going gets tough, the tough get going” is a testament to the nature of grit. Grit is a result and a resource for pushing through difficult times. Grit is fostered by working through setbacks and coming out victorious on the other side. It’s also something to call on the next …
Giving up Is Not an Option – How to Push through Setbacks Read More »
In business, it’s standard to develop policies and procedures for operations. If you compare a McDonalds in New York to one in California, you’ll see that they both make a Big Mac the exact same way. A Starbucks latte is made the same way in Washington as Florida. The process is the predictor that there’s …
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Many believe that success is based on intelligence or talent. That people with the highest IQ or being gifted in a specific area are those most likely to succeed. Spoils go to the smartest, best trained, and most connected, right? Wrong! Psychologists have found there’s one other trait that almost always works with wit and …
You might be a n00b on my blog so let me do a quick recap about myself. Especially since my career has a lot to do with today’s topic. FOCUS! I’m Celia Kyle *wave*, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with over eighty titles published. *squint* I could be coming up on …
Introduction The first thing that every writer learns is that in order to become a good writer, you need to write. Practice makes perfect. This isn’t all though—you also need to keep writing and stay productive. Some people might be able to function and get their writing done when they don’t have a deadline, but …
Writers and the Pomodoro Technique: Everything You Need to Know Read More »
Looking for 10 Ways to Kick Imposter Syndrome to the Curb? Does any of this sound familiar? “I’m a fraud!” “I’m not up to this finishing this book!” “People will figure out my writing sucks soon!” “I’m successful but I suck! How did this happen?” These are the sort of things that writers suffering from imposter syndrome …
It’s time to chat about Developing Your Authorpreneurial Mindset! Everyone (yes, even you!) can be an authorpreneur if you want to be one. But, (there’s always a but) you may have to let go of your old way of thinking. There will be some boundary pushing and you’ll have to get over the idea that …
Ex-dance teacher, former accountant and erstwhile collectible doll salesperson, NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Celia Kyle now writes paranormal and scifi romance.
