Is the time we spend outside of reality wasted, or is our natural tendency to imagine, the key to discovery and innovation?

Every successful person owes his or her success to the support of others which is why networking is so important. But can you really connect with someone in 4 minutes or less? You certainly can. Here's why everyone should try speed networking at least once. (Photo courtesy of NextSpace Santa Cruz.)

Joining a coworking space gives you the chance to become part of a supportive community but just like going to work for a new company, it can take a little time to feel like a part of the team. Here are a few simple tips I've learned over the past few months to help you quickly integrate into your coworking community.

A group of Spanish explorers in the mid 1700s set out to find Monterey Bay but found the San Francisco Bay instead. They deemed it a failure yet it turned out to be one of the greatest discoveries in the history of California. I learned a very valuable life lesson when doing research for my latest piece.

Being a writer requires so much more than the skills of storytelling and proper syntax. It requires that you clarify the obvious, confirm pertinent information, and ask lots of stupid questions.