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Why You Don't Need to Mimic Someone Else's Fame | Men With Pens

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But what I tell people are four scenes from the last six months that sum up what I’ve learned better than I can spell it out: Exhibit A: The High Style The man I was listening to spoke with a strong British accent. It’s fun, but it’s not like I sit at my keyboard, occasionally throwing my arms into the air and squealing, “Wheeeeeee!

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When you should stop slogging throught writing | Men With Pens

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I will say, though, that Ali’s post was coincidentally timed – though you’ll have to tune in next week to learn why. You bashed monsters by hitting keys on your keyboard whilst wondering if you could hook up a nodding bird à la Homer Simpson. Griffin – Drool and keyboards don’t mix. That’s cool.

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Sleep your way to the top | Men With Pens

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Maquis June 28, 2010 at 1:16 am I’ll admit that I’ve definitely learned the hard way that sleep deprivation can be physically painful. Sleep is *extremely* important – I learned that the hard way indeed! Lesson learned. If anyone can get you sleeping your way to success, they can. Srinivas Rao´s last blog.

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Don't Be an Introvert Writer | Men With Pens

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Just like plants need wind to grow, writers need some reassurance that they are not just going at it alone each time they sit at the keyboard. Although a I do the bulk of my work at home, there is a TON of truth in the fact that you get dumber if you don’t eventually get some human interaction. Great post. to recharge.

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Is Your Education Useless? | Men With Pens

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You put hours of effort and study into learning a certain subject inside and out. You probably can’t remember when you last put the knowledge you learned in university to work in your everyday business affairs. You’ve probably forgotten half of what you learned, too. I didn’t pay attention to what I’d learned.

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Which Person Would You Talk To?

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And today, we have something very special for you here at Men with Pens – please enjoy my interview on creative careers with Québecois singer/songwriter Kevin Parent. And yet, you’ve mentioned often, in your songs, in your interviews, that you feel a strong pull to recharge your batteries. Solid interview guys!

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