I believe the merits of duct tape should be shouted from the mountaintops. The longer I live the more uses I find for this invaluable resource. Here is a list of my favorite few. Securing computer cables. It is great for splicing wires because it is wider and more sturdy than black electrical tape. Emergency luggage patch. Repairing and marking…

What is it that can overtime your writer’s block? Jim Gibbon introduces a technique called contingency management. Sounds complicated? It is not: What’s it all about? Contingency Management is simple. Choose a daily task that you value (e.g., checking your email, working out, showering) and make it contingent on writing for a period of, say, 30…