I wasn’t sure what to talk about this month. Thanksgiving is upon us, and I have much to be grateful for…even if my books aren’t selling well enough to let me retire to some haunted house out in the woods. (With Internet.)
But I hate talking about myself. I’m sure most of you would agree with that sentiment.
So I thought, “What’s more useful to my readers?”
Well, how about a little advice for us going into 2026? Things to consider, thoughts to provoke more thought, and so on. A veritable brain-poke.
I collected some advice here, from sage minds like Merlin Mann, Robin Williams, Benjamin Franklin, and (if I may be so bold) myself.
ON ACTION
Energy and persistence conquer all things.
Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of.
If there’s a book that means a lot to you, buy five print copies. It helps the author, plus now you can give a free copy to a friend whom you think would love it. (No, that’s not me, that’s Merlin Mann.)
Your calendar represents a portfolio of promises to your future self. Treat it that way.
ON THE MYSTERY OF LIFE
Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.
We are an impossibility in an impossible universe.
You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.
I often stop in the street while biking. Inspiration can strike at any moment, you know. Just like a semi.
PRACTICAL IDEAS
If you’re not sure what you want, it’s almost definitely more sleep.
Always carry a good pen.
Nothing changes until you say something.
Find a hobby you can do easily, wherever you like. Even if it’s an hour a week. It makes the other hours more bearable.
Sources:
https://inspirationfeed.com/robin-williams-quotes/
https://github.com/merlinmann/wisdom/blob/master/wisdom.md
https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/benjamin-franklin-quotes
https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/ray-bradbury-quotes
That back corner of my brain that whimpers whenever I poke it
Until next time, let me ask you. What’s an adage you live by?
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