(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement, or enlightenment.) “The mind that is not baffled is not employed.” Wendell Berry Coaching Point: The full text is, “It may be that when we no longer knowwhich way to go we have begun our real journey. The mind that is not baffled is not employed. The impeded stream…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.) In military aviation there is a device known as a heat-seeking missile. In the nose of the missile is extremely sensitive apparatus which can detect the difference in temperature between heat emitted by the target and the surrounding ambient…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) There are people who are terrific creators. They may or may not be equally good at implementing and managing their creations. Think ‘starving artist.’ There are others who aren’t particularly good at creating but who have the…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.) Writing is rewriting. What finally gets published has usually gone through many rewrites. And that works. Grab an idea, write something about it. Get all your initial thoughts captured. Then at your pace reread your writing and rewrite anything…