December 2010
10 posts
“It’s tempting to imagine that [you] could be forceful and self-confident without...”
– Clay Shirky. In case you’re worried about what others might think of your manner of dress. (via putthison)
This also applies to everything else in life.
(via daveholmes)
This is print out and post above the coffee pot worthy right about now.
The most memorable moments in DC history for...
dcwomenkickingass:
Nominee #5 could not be more timely. Today, I am extremely excited and pleased to have as my guest poster the incredibly talented Greg Rucka.
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Kate Kane is so badass.
Ben Lansky: conversational rules of thumb →
benlansky:
1. If you’ve been talking for more than a minute, you’ve been talking for too long. Stop talking and wait for cues that people want you to continue.
2. If people are interested and want you to keep talking, they will ask you questions. Answer their questions, but not for more than a minute at a time. It’s good to speak up when you have something interesting to contribute, but don’t...
“When I was a young writer, I would jump-start the next project as soon as I...”
– Working on the Ending - The Old Writer - Essay - NYTimes.com (via gwendabond)
“I can compose whole paragraphs in my head and find them waiting, intact, next morning.” And with that, flying was replaced as The Superpower I’d Kill For.
(via bookavore)
I wish I were able to do this, but all the...