{The Hustle of Programming}

Wisdom Brewster Laid Down at Echo Programming is really about planning, preparing and executing great ideas to create atmosphere. Hustle is not about how we work, it’s about how we approach our work. Hustle is a mindset one embraces. It’s doing whatever it takes and refusing to accept excuses or hinderance from allowing us to do the things […]

{The Ideation Myth}

Faking Your Way to Creativity {Notes from Carlos Whittaker’s Talk at Echo} There is no creative class. Myth: In order to be creative you have to have a Mac and shop at Urban Outfitters. It is the mindset that matters. Everyone on the planet was created on in the image of the Creator. We can’t let our […]

Words

Today I am guest posting on Jennie Allen’s blog. I had the pleasure of spending some time with Jennie several weeks ago as I was finishing up at Thomas Nelson. And I just adore her. She has the kindest spirit. She is fun. She has a heart for adoption. {She and her husband just adopted […]

Creative. Process.

I have trouble fancying myself a creative, or a writer, or a blogger for that matter. I don’t know. I guess that I just think we all do what we do. And I blog. Which necessitates that I write. Which necessitates that I create. That I be creative. Defining myself as a creative almost presumes […]

The Strangest Thing

I have noticed the strangest thing. The more “free” time I have, the harder it is for me to get things done. Since I left my job at Thomas Nelson three weeks ago, I have felt more behind than ever. My inbox certainly isn’t anywhere near zero. My blog has been for-all-practical-matters abandoned. And my […]

What Are You Looking For?

is a question I get asked a lot. I hear it from friends, acquaintances, and strangers. Folks who want to help me find the missing pieces to my life puzzle. You know… the missing pieces. The job. And the man. If I could just let them in on what the perfect piece looks like they […]

What Can We Count On?

It is July. JULY. I can hardly believe it. JULY. I think I wouldn’t believe it had I not barely survived the chaos that was the Fourth of July festivities at the Wilson’s. JULY. We are six months through a year that is best described, by quoting the “Fresh Prince of Belair” theme song. The year my […]

Now Hiring

Since I made my big announcement, I have had several people inquire about my position at Thomas Nelson. The position has been posted here. If you have the following skills, experience and education, you should go and apply online. Skills: Desired candidate will possess relationship building, social media tracking and monitoring skills. Will also be proficient […]

10 Lessons I Have Learned

The countdown is on. I only have two more days of work at Thomas Nelson. {I know. I know. I am a little in shock about the whole thing too.} I thought it would be fitting to write about some of the things I have learned the last four years, so here you go: 1. […]