The stories we choose to tell ourselves
We’ve had quite a few weeks of it at Chez Vanderkam (no one else in the house has that name, but we’ll call it that …Read More
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New book in 2015: Mosaic
I’m happy to announce that Portfolio will be publishing my next book, called The Mosaic (or possibly just “Mosaic”), in 2015. This book will feature …Read More
Guest post: How Keeping a Time Log Changed My Life And My Attitude
(Laura's note: I'll be running a few guest posts over the next month from bloggers I enjoy. I hope you'll enjoy these posts, too!) by …Read More
Before breakfast, in London
I spent much of last week in the UK doing book publicity for What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast. I had a great …Read More
10 time (and life) management tips for making the most of college
Laura’s note: This week, I’m answering some of my Frequently Asked Questions -- questions that I often hear from readers. As I email my answers, …Read More
How to make the switch to a writing career
Laura’s note: Over the next few days, I’ll be answering some of my Frequently Asked Questions -- questions that I often hear from readers. As …Read More
O Alma Mater, and assumptions about other people’s lives
Today’s post is a long one, but it’s about a topic I find fascinating, partly because of how people try to argue their points. I …Read More
11 ways to sneak in fruits and veggies — and not just for the kids
I’m trying to eat more fruits and veggies these days -- partly for their supposed health benefits, and partly because I’m still trying to lose …Read More
Morning by morning: What success before breakfast really means
Mornings are a madcap time in many households, I wrote in the opening lines of What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast (out in …Read More
Notes from the last weekend in August
I wrote last week about keeping a micro-journal -- a few lines about something quirky, fun, or meaningful that happened each day. The idea is …Read More