Writing

Short pieces on keeping going

Practical writing about motivation that does not depend on being in the mood — the same ground the app covers, at more length. No newsletter, no sign-up.

What to do when you want to quit

Wanting to stop is usually a scheduling problem wearing an identity costume. What to do in the next ten minutes, rather than what to believe about yourself.

How to start again after a bad week

The reset ritual — new plan, fresh notebook, Monday — is how a bad week becomes a bad month. What to do instead, starting today.

How to choose a daily motivation app

Seven questions worth asking before you install another one — including the three that most listings quietly avoid answering.