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Taking Action

Plans, Goals, and Ideas Mean Little without Taking Action

January 29, 2021February 13, 2021 Michael BrockbankLeave a Comment on Plans, Goals, and Ideas Mean Little without Taking Action

You can make a lot of goals, plan out your day, and have plenty of ideas rolling through your mind. And many of them may be incredible for success. But it doesn’t mean much without taking action to make them happen.

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True Key to Success

Effort is the Only True Key to Success

November 9, 2020November 9, 2020 Michael Brockbank2 Comments on Effort is the Only True Key to Success

There are all kinds of things on the Internet you can try that claim to be a “key to success.” And while many of them do have merit, there is only one specific thing that makes a massive difference: effort.

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My Goal for Writing

A Quarter through 2020, and Nowhere Near My Goal

April 13, 2020April 13, 2020 Michael BrockbankLeave a Comment on A Quarter through 2020, and Nowhere Near My Goal

In 2019, I challenged myself to write one million words in 2020. I wanted to see if I could motivate myself, and others, to be productive. And although I am more productive this year than last, I’m not doing enough to meet my goal. Can I get this train back on track?

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A Rough Week

A Rough Week, But it’s Ending Well…ish

March 6, 2020 Michael BrockbankLeave a Comment on A Rough Week, But it’s Ending Well…ish

The last sevens days have been a rough week for me in many regards. And I admit, I lost it […]

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Putting In Effort

How 2020 Has Been Great So Far, Thanks to Effort

February 4, 2020 Michael BrockbankLeave a Comment on How 2020 Has Been Great So Far, Thanks to Effort

I’ve decided to put in more effort this year than I have before. It’s part of a renewed sense of self and how I want more out of life than simply sitting at my desk editing WordPress tutorials. And so far, the effort is proving beneficial – in everything!

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Too Much Responsibility

Taking on Responsibilities: Is there Too Much on Your Plate?

January 5, 2020 Michael BrockbankLeave a Comment on Taking on Responsibilities: Is there Too Much on Your Plate?

As a freelancer or online creator, you want to make sure you keep yourself busy. Every moment you spend on […]

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Your Dream Job

Getting the Dream Job Requires Effort

December 23, 2019 Michael BrockbankLeave a Comment on Getting the Dream Job Requires Effort

A lot of people have an idea of what their dream job would be. Unfortunately, not everyone will do what they want for a living. But how much of that is due to a lack of effort on their part? Can you work your way into something you absolutely love?

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Morning Motivation

Morning Motivation: How Do You Start Your Day?

December 9, 2019December 9, 2019 Michael BrockbankLeave a Comment on Morning Motivation: How Do You Start Your Day?

A lot of us have the hardest time getting up to face the day. I know I’ve had paltry performance when it came to morning motivation. But, gearing yourself up first thing in the morning can have a profound impact on the day.

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Lack Of Energy

Does a Lack of Energy Affect Twitch and YouTube Success?

November 8, 2019 Michael BrockbankLeave a Comment on Does a Lack of Energy Affect Twitch and YouTube Success?

In today’s socially engaging world, it seems everyone has the energy to take on just about anything. Most of your […]

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Effort

Your Time is Finite, Make the Most of It; Losing My Son

October 3, 2019 Michael Brockbank1 Comment on Your Time is Finite, Make the Most of It; Losing My Son

A lot of people in this world believe they have an endless amount of time. Well, at least they act […]

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Book Two

Fury
36% Complete
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Working on the first draft of the second book in the series. Let's see if I can do this without taking two years to write the manuscript.
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Finishing and Rewriting VII

VII
34% Complete
27,026 of 80,000 words
As featured on Wattpad. I am rewriting and finishing the story I started back in 2016. If you read it now, keep in mind I am currently working on rewriting the book. It's a bit cringey in places, and I've come a long way in six years.
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Road to 1 Million 2023

Updated August 9, 2023
48% Complete
479,457 of 1,000,000 words
I finished 2022 at 728,295 words. Let's see if I can hit 1 million in 2023.
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