Lela Davidson

July 12, 2020

Obsessed With Growth

Lela Davidson

July 12, 2020

Could I possibly be satisfied to enjoy where I am without continuing to press for what’s next? Could I hit pause on my learning and evolution? Could I be content to believe that everything I need to know I’ve learned by now? The answer, of course, is no.

Lela Davidson

June 20, 2020

Writing, Inspiration

Got Ambition?

Lela Davidson

June 20, 2020

Writing, Inspiration

Ambition: A strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work, including the willingness to strive for the attainment of said achievement. That’s a good thing, right?

Lela Davidson

May 21, 2020

Books, Create, Writing

Books to Live and Write By

Lela Davidson

May 21, 2020

Books, Create, Writing

I have been at this game for 20 years now. I’ve logged my 10,000 hours. And then some. I know what I’m doing. Or do I? These are the best books on writing I turn to again and again. These books are my favorite for fiction, non-fiction, essay, and memoir writing.

They will make you a better writer, and a better person.

Lela Davidson

March 24, 2019

Create

Do You Have Creative Confidence?

Lela Davidson

March 24, 2019

Create

Do you know Dixie Longate? You should. Here’s why:

Before Dixie’s hilarious one-woman show, "Dixie’s Tupperware Party", I never knew how many jello shots fit in a cake taker.

Before the show I never knew you could host a Tupperware party at a one-woman show.

Most important, before I knew Dixie, I never knew the story of Brownie Wise.

Lela Davidson

March 24, 2019

Create

Authority Is a Tortoise

Lela Davidson

March 24, 2019

Create

’m obsessed with tortoise shell everything.

Can’t help but wonder if my love stems from the fable of the tortoise and the hare. It’s one of the first stories I remember learning and I’m sure it imprinted deeply on my Baby Girl psyche.

Slow and steady wins the race.

Lela Davidson

March 24, 2019

Create

Yes, There's a Tool for That

Lela Davidson

March 24, 2019

Create

Last weekend my husband strapped two ladders together to reach the vaulted ceiling of our family room.

His mission, that he chose to accept, was to replace our hideous inherited pendant light fixtures with sparkling fresh can lights. For the most part, John has the proper tools to get the job done.

Lela Davidson

March 24, 2019

Powerful Communications, Create

How to Make Sun Shine Out of Your Ass [ets]

Lela Davidson

March 24, 2019

Powerful Communications, Create

How to Make Sun Shine Out of Your Ass [ets]

“Accounting is the antichrist.”

A lecture hall full of hungover business undergrads laughed. The professor moved on to read another definition our classmates had submitted.

This was my introduction on my first day of Accounting 101 at the University of Washington.

Lela Davidson

November 30, 2018

Say My Name, Say My Name: 3 Critical Questions to Ask Yourself Before Choosing a Brand Name

Lela Davidson

November 30, 2018

A few years ago I attended a large social media conference. As is my habit at these things, I crammed in as many sessions as possible on any topic that might make me better/faster/stronger. I wanted to learn everything I could about SEO, affiliate monetization...

Lela Davidson

October 12, 2018

Create

3 Ingredients for Accomplishing Any Ridiculous Goal

Lela Davidson

October 12, 2018

Create

3 Ingredients for Accomplishing Any Ridiculous Goal

I am conflicted about ridiculous goals. I believe in them, and I admire people who set them, but I admit to erring on the side of achievable goals. They make me feel better, especially when I cross them off my list. But ridiculous goals are definitely where the...

Lela Davidson

October 12, 2018

Writing, Workshops

Case For the Christmas Letter

Lela Davidson

October 12, 2018

Writing, Workshops

My writing career began with the humble Christmas letter. Or, not so humble, as is the tradition. For years I chronicled the noteworthy events of our family at the holidays. I'm not handy with decorative netting, I can't coordinate bulbs and baubles, and choosing gifts gives...