The Quiet Quotient

Embracing Messy Writing

Most people want their writing to be good, tight, polished, perfect. They tweak sentences, delete entire paragraphs, and stare at the blinking cursor waiting for divine intervention. The result? A lot of wasted time and, more often than not, no writing at all. Perfectionism isn’t a high standard. It’s self-sabotage.Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/

The Art of Writing (or Why I Shouldn’t Be Left Alone in IKEA)

Writing is a lot like assembling IKEA furniture. You start with grand ambitions, “This is going to be sleek, modern, and structurally sound.” Then, two hours in, you’re sweating through your shirt, questioning your life choices, and holding an inexplicable extra screw.Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/

The Struggle of Picking a Notebook

I went to Target for one thing—a notebook. Nothing fancy, just something for ideas, grocery lists, and the occasional meltdown. But when I got to the aisle, I froze.
There were fancy leather journals that made me feel like I should be writing poetry by candlelight. Lined notebooks for rule-followers. Blank ones for free spirits. And grid notebooks, which seemed perfect for architects or serial killers.Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/
 

Write for Yourself. The Right Audience Will Follow.

Most people write backwards. They start with Who is my audience? and then twist their voice to fit what they think people want. You don’t find an audience. You attract one, and that only happens if your writing has a pulse.Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/

How Writers Can Adapt to the World of Prompt Engineering

You're probably in the process of evolving into something else— a prompt engineer. Sounds strange, right? But stick with me. The rise of AI tools has created a whole new frontier for writers. Enter the world of prompt engineering, where writers are now shaping AI's behavior through carefully crafted input.Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/

Why Quiet Leaders Win

We live in an economy that rewards loud. Charismatic founders. Thought leaders with big personalities. The conference room warrior who dominates every meeting. The assumption? If you’re not talking, you’re not leading.Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/

The Brutal Truth About Writing - Nobody Cares (Until They Do)

No one is sitting around waiting for your book, your blog, or your “big idea.” The world is busy. People are overwhelmed with content, and your words are just another drop in the ocean, until they’re not.Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/

The Hustle Trap - Why Working Less Makes You More Productive

Productivity culture has a problem. We’re obsessed with squeezing more out of every second, hacks, workflows, “10x your output” strategies. Real productivity isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing better. And that starts with slowing down.Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/

Why Storytelling Sets You Apart as a Writer

Most writers think success comes from writing better. Sharper sentences, cleaner structure, perfect grammar. And while craft matters, it’s not what separates good writers from those who build influence.Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/

Creation Meets Curation - Striking the Perfect Balance

Originality is a myth. No one, not even Shakespeare or Steve Jobs, created in a vacuum. Every great creator is also a great curator. They studied, borrowed, and remixed existing ideas into something new. The only difference now? We have technology that supercharges this process.Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/