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Jonathan Cragle

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Self Help, Nonfiction, Psychology

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Jonathan Cragle (1965- ) was born the youngest of five sons, to Arthur and Lenore Cragle, both smart, humble and hard-working parents. He was raised in the state of Iowa and grew up with three brother's as great role-models and it's where he learned a strong work ethic and was encouraged to explore and try new things. His inquisitive nature and lifetime of learning mentality was flamed into fire and forged in the cold winters and hot summers! :-)

Jonathan has traveled around the world, holding a variety of jobs, including a great career in Information Technology. He's experienced the fun of Oktoberfest in Munich and Fat Tuesday in New Orleans. He's had the pleasure of hiking throughout the Pacific Northwest and the volksmarching throughout G ...more

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Jonathan Cragle Ahh, the question for the ages! :-) I find that writers block is a result of 1) trying to write to impress people or 2) fear of publishing crappy mate…moreAhh, the question for the ages! :-) I find that writers block is a result of 1) trying to write to impress people or 2) fear of publishing crappy material 3) poor pre-planning

When I have writers block I do a couple of things. 1) I get up from my computer and exercise, take a walk, go get a coffee, or anything that get's me aware from stressing over the "block" 2) When I return I turn on some uplifting trance music 3) I pick up a dictionary, open it and point at a word, then I free write without stopping about that word; a story, a recipe, a joke or whatever, but no stopping for 10 minutes. I find that frees my mind 4) I go back to the area I had the block and start free writing about that topic/chapter or whatever. 5) Sometimes the stuff in #4 survives, while other times I crumple it up and repeate 1-4(less)

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	You, UNLEASHED!: Building a Success Mindset, Overcoming Obstacles, and Living a Life That Matters 3.94 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2015 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stop Waiting & Start Living: Time-Tested Methods to Overcoming Procrastination, Getting Things Done & Living a More Productive Life! 3.91 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2015	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“Don’t be afraid to fail. Don’t waste energy trying to cover up failure. Learn from your failures and go on to the next challenge. It’s OK to fail. If you’re not failing, you’re not growing.” – H. Stanley Judd”
― Jonathan Cragle, YOU, UNLEASHED!: Mastering the Success Mindset, Overcoming Obstacles, and Living a Life That Matters!

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“Things at rest tend to stay at rest and things in motion tend to stay in motion.”
― Jonathan Cragle, YOU, UNLEASHED!: Mastering the Success Mindset, Overcoming Obstacles, and Living a Life That Matters!

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“Life does not stand still and if you’re not thriving then you’re receding, there is no other option.”
― Jonathan Cragle, YOU, UNLEASHED!: Mastering the Success Mindset, Overcoming Obstacles, and Living a Life That Matters!

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