The Daily Nudge

There is always a crisis that calls us away from our creative work, again and again.

It's just not worth it to lose focus on the things that matter much more to me.

I have been accused of terminal laziness by some very authoritative people --- my parents and my grandmother, among others --- just so you know I have credibility in this field.

I've been realizing that I like --- and need --- routine, familiarity.

It takes courage to face our fears.

I thought I could train Scout myself with the help of a few books and YouTube videos but I'm just not that disciplined.

Sometimes, that's the best you can do.

I used to wonder why homeless people haul around huge piles of stuff in shopping carts. Now I know. When you need your stuff, you need your stuff.

Good tools make everything better Just ask a carpenter, a mechanic, or your dentist.

Scout refused to budge. Something smelled so insanely good or fascinating that she ignored my insistent tugs.