Four posts in one month. Not bad after four posts in three years.
But fourteen years of work on my writing and eight years of emailing articles? That’s insane. Thanks so much for sticking with me. I hope you enjoy whatever comes next.
Meanwhile, here’s what you missed while I was away:
The last piece I sent your way, became my most viewed article ever. It’s approaching 18,000 views. Hopefully it’s helped someone.
4 Uncommon Pieces of Useful Career Advice
Written in response to my friend Bruce Y. Lee’s article 5 Common Pieces of Career Advice that are Often Useless. Bruce is a prolific writer and easily won a contest he and I had to see who could slip the most hot dog references into our articles.
When is it OK to Stop Being Ambitious?
Many people quietly stop trying to seek out titles and promotions even if “making it” once meant “ruling the world.” Sometimes needs are more important than wants.
Learn First, Plan Later: Drafting a Useful Five-Year Plan
The third article in an accidental series, each written five years apart. Unexpectedly, the articles also serve as snapshots of my skills progression (here’s the first and the second if you want to compare). I may do one final followup in 2029.
Finally, How to Save the World Without Burning Out
The first article I wrote after finishing my poetry project, written in part just to see if the poetry influenced my prose. My reaction to writing that first sentence? Wow!
What’s next for The Ink Trap?
No idea. But whatever I post next, I’ll try to finish it in the next two weeks.
~Dwayne