Miss the beat, you lose the rhythm,
And nothing falls into place, no
Only missed by a fraction,
Slipped a little off your pace, oh
–Van Halen, “Right Now” 
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Belief in self, determination, focus, energy– these are critical components in any career. Are you going to work to your full potential, or are you going to be the individual who [...]

This Newsweek article on how ordinary emotions became cause for medical diagnosis is not groundbreaking, but still deserves a mention: 
While careful not to extol depression—which is marked not only by chronic sadness but also by apathy, lethargy and an increased risk of suicide—he praises melancholia for generating “a turbulence of heart that results in an active [...]

Last night I realized what it comes down to is being prepared and ready so that you have a chance at success. When you believe, you’ll put in the requisite effort to ensure a good outcome.
It’s the only way to be sure.

My latest published piece on the CBC.ca website is related to a subject that I have come to learn almost everything about– the book publishing industry. It is a lengthy read, but I wanted to be very clear about the Booknet system of tracking sales data.

I just finished watching The Deer Hunter. I kind of draw this parallel with certain friends, the way time has separated us, and life has just sort of taken us down our respective roads.
After all the years pass, are we still going to recognize each other? Will we be intact emotionally? What hopes and dreams will be [...]

She sold herself on the one love
The one that most of us live without
And dressed for the occasion day after day
Forgives herself when it don’t come
–The Longpigs, “Lost Myself”
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There was a moment when the question came forward, over why I was saying the words. In that moment, your mind just blanks out, and you start grasping [...]