reimagine your story.
notes from a professional over-thinker.
I’ve rewritten this intro 203 times. I’ve spiralled for hours after forgetting a name. I’ve worried for days before presenting a client’s project – even though I knew it was a killer.
Over-thinking used to cripple me, but now it’s my profession.
As a writer I curate, create, and craft ideas. Thinking deeply for long periods of time (sometimes too long) used to be an anxious reaction, now it’s a superpower.
I’ve reimagined my story, and now I get to use story to help others reimagine theirs.
– Joel M. Harrison
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My Love Hate Relationship with Audiobooks
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How to Create Impact Online with Leah Coss – Episode 020
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The Change Maker’s Dilemma
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How to Create Social Change That Lasts: Aaron Friedland – Episode 019
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Jumping Through Failures to Scale Your Impact: Justin Bedard – Episode 018
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Thinking Like an Impact Investor to Raise Money: Mike Winterfield – Episode 17
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