A book about one’s self is an awkward thing to share. It really has to mean something, to contribute a needed additive to the world, or else it is just an embarrassing vanity project. The only way this threshold can be sufficiently met by the book I wrote is if my brain processed, filtered and interpreted my experiences in the right way. I am nervous about this. I really, really, really hate vanity projects. I don’t want to have created one. Now, with just two days until everyone can read it, I guess I’m about to find out if I did
Don’t be scared, newspapers. OK, maybe be a little scared.
People have been free-king-out about Jeff Bezos’ purchase of The Washington Post. In part, I get it. New media is scary. It’s especially scary when it appears to threaten to replace old media. When newspapers have long been the guardians of democracy, it’s not hard to freak out a little when it appears they are going away, sucked into the virtual world of pay-per-click media responsible for such journalistic gems as “The 18 Greatest Dog Smiles Ever sponsored by DENTASTIX®”
Acknowledging Your Impact: Making a difference in yoga pants
It’s not that I’m trying to say I’m super important, because I’m absolutely not. But it is important for every one of us to identify the difference we make every day. It doesn’t just make us feel good; it helps us realize where to put forth our greatest efforts so we can do more good; it directs our sails.
Natalie Burg 