I hate math, but if I had to make a rough estimate, I’d say I wrote between 500 and 1,000 words a day this year. Jerry Seinfeld once said to find the torture you’re comfortable with, and I’m incredibly lucky to have found it sooner in life rather than later.
Anyway, here’s everything I wrote in 2018 (minus ghostwriting and other projects with non-disclosure agreements) categorized by outlet:
Here (my website):
15 Quotes to Help You See Through the Bullshit in 2018
You Should Skip Class to Read a Book
Some People Crumble When Shit Hits the Fan – Here’s How to Prepare
My School is Upset About Washington Redskins Underwear When Local Kids Are Going Hungry
4 Sustainable Ways to Increase Your Attention Span (Without Adderall)
This Lesson I Learned from a 75-Year-Old Man Might Earn You a Career
Why This Artist Created a Giant Rendition of Donald Trump’s Face – and Left Half of it Blank
Why Do We Want the Things We Want? This Theory Might Surprise You
The Bacon Bonanza: Pointless Technology and the Illusion of Progress
Hesitant to share your work with the world? You’ll have zero excuses after reading this.
Don’t Imagine Your ‘Best Life’ – It’s a Trap
5 life-changing books that are cheaper than a Pumpkin Spice Latte
Jerry Seinfeld’s Unusual Career Advice Will Make You Rethink Everything
‘Just doing your job’ is a recipe for failure. Try this instead.
The Next Web
The Facebook ad-pocalypse is coming, so spend your budget on creativity
Elasticity
Three Immutable Branding Lessons That ‘Seinfeld’ Taught Us
This Instagram Ad Trick is Deviously Brilliant, But is It Legal?
Want to Build a Better Brand? Start With a Chainsaw
Authentically Inauthentic: Ohio State and Coach Urban Meyer Swing and Miss at Pathetic Presser
The Creative Breakthrough Behind Elton John’s ‘Rocket Man’ – And What You Can Learn From It
Want More Media Coverage? Treat Reporters Like Human Beings.
MySTL
Meet Adam Wayne: The St. Louis Photographer with a Story as Impressive as His Pictures
Mango Has Been a St. Louis Staple for Nearly a Decade – Here’s Its Recipe for Success
9 Facts About Lime: The Brand That’s Revolutionizing Transportation in St. Louis
Maryville University’s New Media Project Shows Students What Downtown St. Louis Has to Offer
Welcome Back to Downtown, Fair St. Louis
Leslie Sanazaro Is Building Upon St. Louis’ Booming Music Scene
Humans of St. Louis Prepares to Publish a Book About Talking to Strangers
Three Run Four Turns Happy Hour Into a Workout
Alexander Nicolazzi’s “Bomber Jackets” Are a Beer Lover’s Dream
Siba’s Downtown St. Louis Campus Extends Beyond Its Doors
Sofar Sounds Puts the Magic Back in Live Music
Cycle Saloon Puts a Twist on Tourism in St. Louis
Bella’s Frozen Yogurt Is Back and Better Than Ever
The Musial Awards Aim to Establish St. Louis as the Capital of Sportsmanship
Downtown St. Louis’ First Public Art Master Plan Unveiled
Lace Up—It’s Time for Winterfest at the Arch
4 Hot Spots for Hot Chocolate in Downtown St. Louis
6 Fun Places to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Downtown St. Louis
2019 in Downtown St. Louis: 5 Big Things to Look Out For
Medium
I rewrote Facebook’s privacy policy to clear things up (you won’t want to miss this)
8 Books That Will Make You Want to Put Your F****** Phone Down
My Pilgrimage to Whole Foods: America’s Most Pretentious Grocery Store
The most obnoxious types of people on Instagram ranked from worst to least worst
College Info Geek
Silver-Medal Mentors: Mastering the Art of 21st-Century Apprenticeships
11 Key Lessons from Books You’ll Never Be Assigned to Read
The One Question to Answer When Choosing a Career
How to Overcome Test Anxiety – 5 Strategies That Work
21 (Creative) Answers to Common Interview Questions
How to Improve Your Memory: A Comprehensive, Science-Backed Guide
Modern Stoicism
Coffee Is Just Hot Bean Juice: Radical Objectivity and Stoicism
Here are 5 books to base your life on, plus 7 strategies I stole from marketing geniuses to promote your work.
