The more information you have to tract, the less any item reflects reality. #life
The more something means, the less it means. #life
Ideas are only concepts until shared. #life
Plan for 2026: — learn Kotlin — study Android dev — do something with PICO-8/Picotron — study more Japanese — cook/bake stuff — write 2 novels and at least 1 short story — be kinder to myself and others — take more day trips — have more fun — exercise more than now — make a friend. #life
The problem with power is that many feel it’s vital for success. This is a falsehood perpetuated by the powerless. Once you have it, you don’t need more. #life #power #writing
An antagonist is rarely evil. We have many of them in our lives. #writing #life
Just because something important happens, doesn’t mean it propels your story or your life. #writing #life
“Don’t worry, the impending dread you feel is nothing compared to what will probably hit you.” #writing #life
Life is a chance to learn about yourself. #life #success
Will you learn something new in 2026? Or will you continue on the path that you are on? #2026 #life
Imagination doesn’t require a muse. A muse is just a distraction to your own personal weirdness. #life #imagination
I have too many ideas, some that are worth following up. Many are dross in the drain. #life
“I’m so busy, I can’t…” Sounds like a priority problem. #life #failure
Many people die before the new year. Actually, most do. #life
Creativity cannot survive a structure imposed around it. It can only be forced to conform. #life #creativity
Effort and time = progress #life #success
“You have to stand up before you can stand down. “ #life
Do you celebrate the new year, or do you bemoan the passing of the current year? #newyear #life
During this holiday season, don’t forget the animals and pets. Especially, if they are not your own. #holiday #life #success
Be more patient. Be more persistent. #life
I’ve reviewed and updated my 2026 list of things I want/need to get accomplished. It seems doable–now. I’ve also updated the list of things I want to not do (personal failures and mistakes I don’t want to repeat). This list seems more difficult. #2026 #life
After years of experience, I know I still don’t know everything. #life
Success is what you define it to be, not what others tell you what it is. #life #success
Humans are weird. They put protectors over things they pay for (like car seats and floors) just to keep them from wearing, even though they never see or use them. #life #marketing #failure
You have to question and make fun of life. There are too many other things you have to take seriously. #life