Anklecast 15

Now without lettuce!

Today, I have a special guest with me to discuss my failures and dreams. It's not that special, since he appears on every other show that I do with me, but he's never been on the Anklecast before. Click play, and listen to me tell Rish Outfield how I am going to try to fend off a mid-life crisis.

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Anklecast 14

I've been living under a bridge for the last month, oh, except for that week that I was living in a van down by the river. Actually there was also the time that I slept on that guy's couch for a couple of days...you know what, why don't you just listen to this show, and I'll tell you all about it.

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Anklecast 13

How does one overcome discouragement? Maybe a trip to Canada with nothing pressing to do?

It's an all-new update from Big.

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Anklecast 12

Big ran his half marathon race over the weekend. He gives a full account, as well as a quick summary of the other arduous event in his life, his recent move.

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Anklecast 11

Big talks about his progress towards his goals, which has been almost completely stymied by progress in other matters in his life...as usual.

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Anklecast 10

Big talks about his progress towards his goals, which has been almost completely stymied by progress in other matters in his life...as usual.

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Anklecast 9

It's been a little while since my last Anklecast. Way too long, I guess. Rish Outfield got a little antsy, and, to spur me on to actually produce one, sent me a big list of questions that he wanted me to answer on the show. So, I did. This resulted in a podcast that runs twice the usual length, but hey, it's not like I have to finish in time for the next commercial break, so who cares? It's double the fun! It's a giant-sized episode of Man Thing...I mean, Anklecast.

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Anklecast 8

I finished a story this week! An actual story. Finished. Hard to believe. Hear about it on this newest episode of The Anklecast.

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Anklecast 7

I have good news and bad news.

"What news?"

"Well, the good news is, I found your hat, Woody?"

Whoops, sorry, I'm getting off track here.

To avoid the feedback loop, I'll say there are good things and bad things going on with Big. Find out what on this newest edition of The Anklecast.

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Anklecast 6

A few days into my Magic Spreadsheet challenge, and I've already fallen behind Rish Outfield, but I am undaunted and feeling positive. Find out more on the Anklecast episode six.

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Anklecast 5

I've been sick, but I'm back! A new Anklecast for you, and I don't know if it will have the same effect for you, but after dictating this one, I felt rather inspired. Hopefully I can hold on to that feeling.

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Anklecast 4

Long time, no see. Sorry about the delay, the weather was bad as you know. Here's a brand new Anklecast, just spouted forth on my drive home today. Updates and excuses abound.

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Anklecast 3

So, I'm sucking. I haven't even gotten past the outlining stage of my first story for 2013. I talk about my difficulties, beg for a little help from my listeners, and give a synopsis of my story in this latest Anklecast.

Listen, and then comment, please.

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Anklecast 2

On the drive to work today, I Anklecasted another one. I talk a little bit about my trip to Vegas with Rish for the New Media Expo. I also report on my success and then my lack of success on keeping up with the goals I set for myself in 2013. Good thing they reset each week, so I can get started on them again.

But make sure not to miss this one, or you won't hear the story of the dead mouse.

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Anklecast 1

Because now has never happened before, and it only lasts for now. Live for now.

It's a stupid commercial slogan for Pepsi, but it resonated for me anyway. It didn't make me want to drink Pepsi, because I don't like that stuff at all really, but it did make me think I need to get on with my life, and achieve what I want to achieve.

Over the last few weeks, I've been trying to set out some writing goals for 2013. Here they are:

Record story planning session each trip to work.
Transcribe recording upon arriving.
Read a chapter in a writing improvement book once a week.
Write 30 mins each lunchbreak.
Write at least 30 minutes a day.
5000 words a week.
20000 words a month.
25 stories a year, 2 per month.
Report about it on the blog.

While on my drive to work today, I pulled out my tablet, and recorded myself talking about these goals. It's something I'm hoping to do once a week. It'll just be me talking about whatever I feel about talking about. I'm going to call it the Anklecast. So, here is episode 1. Enjoy it if you can.

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Oh, and yes, I know the quality of the sound is total crap. I think I can improve it, but I'll need a few things to make it happen, so I'm not sure how soon I'll be able to do that. Hopefully right away, or close to it. We'll see. But bear with me, and things will get better. They sure can't get worse, right?