Mike Writing Narrated Blog

This is the second part of the Defining Success series. These are my personal and professional goals spanning from 1 week to 10 years away.   Visit  for full text   Twitter: @mkwrco https://twitter.com/mkwrco/ Facebook: @mkwrco https://www.facebook.com/mkwrco/ Instagram: @mkwrco https://www.instagram.com/mkwrco/ Medium: @mkwrco https://medium.com/@mkwrco/ Twitter: @mkwrco https://twitter.com/mkwrco/

In a series of essays, I’m taking a practical approach to set metrics for success. For the new year, let's decide what our success will look like.   Visit  for full text   Twitter: @mkwrco Facebook: @mkwrco Instagram: @mkwrco Medium: @mkwrco

I want to unpack Follower Obsession. And not in a general way. I want to figure out why likes, follows, and subscribes have become so important to me. Visit mikewriting.com for full text Twitter: @mkwrco https://twitter.com/mkwrco
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Humor me while I assert for artists and creators the necessity of nurturing the ego. And why Vincent van Gogh is the artist we want to be.   Visit mikewriting.com for full text   Twitter: @mkwrco Facebook: @mkwrco Instagram: @mkwrco Medium: @mkwrco

There are stunningly beautiful humans. It's not their fault, nor should it feel like a fault. A person's attractiveness is not a ticket to treat them like sh*t.   Visit  for full text   Twitter:  Facebook:  Instagram:  Medium: 

You are the best part of the story you want to tell. If the subject moves you, write about it, and hit 'Publish'.   Visit  for full text Twitter:  Facebook:  Instagram:  Medium:  

This is a bonus episode for the two year anniversary of and this narrated blog podcast. Topics include: 1) No Complaining; 2) Upcoming Projects and Launching a Media Company; 3) Rebuilding MikeWriting.com as the Unicorn It Is; 4) New Format for Email Subscribers

Who do you ask for help when you are at the top of the Influence Food Chain? I am gonna talk about Kanye West but not like you might expect. Visit for Full text Or go direct to blog post: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram:

If you loved them while they lived, celebrate their life at the funeral. Nine questions to ask yourself if you are holding onto a grudge.   Full text:

Welcome to the Mike Writing Narrated Blog podcast Thanks for reading, -Michael Wright #readitorstreamit Music: "Paycheck" by Ballpoint, Visit  Twitter: @mkwrco Facebook: @mkwrco Instagram: @mkwrco Medium: @mkwrco //TEXT// Writing has always been about the reading. Ever since I knew how words work in a sentence, I have loved reading. I built the kind of long-form blog that I want to read. MikeWriting.com is a series of blog posts that are conversations I want to have or experiences I’m reflecting on. This podcast is the collection of narrations for those blog posts. Two questions I assume you have: 1) Why create a narrated blog? 2) Is that even a thing? The answer to the first question has two parts: First, I don't just think that audio content is this thing right now. I think it is everything tomorrow too. I follow so many good content creators now on Medium, Twitter, or by email list that it's impossible to keep up. The same goes for some of my favorite publications. But if I could just go to a post and click a PLAY button, then I can get that content while I’m driving, walking, running, working out, cleaning, or any other activities that need my eyes and hands. The second part of why I made a Narrated Blog is that I’m a huge fan of audiobooks read by the authors. I think a reader gets a deeper connection to a writer’s emotions on a subject when they hear the writer telling the story. So is a Narrated Blog even a thing? The short answer: it is now. But considering the age of the Internet, there's no way this hasn’t been done before. I just don't know anyone else doing it right now. I think a Narrated Blog is the best thing to happen to blogs. But I can't tell you why you should read mine. I'm not an expert on anything except for asking questions. MikeWriting.com allows me to be the kind of writer that I love – one that engages readers and challenges them to defend their perceptions, question the systems they’re a part of, and embrace their own convictions. I am always trying to figure out how things work especially human beings. So, I’m glad you're here. It means that you’re up to having a conversation with me. Consider this your official invitation. My name is Michael Wright, and if you enjoy my narrated my blog, tell one other person. //END//

With 68% of 7.5 billion earthlings owning a mobile phone, these brilliant devices are more common than a toothbrush. But how much screen time is too much? Full text: https://mkwr.co/2Qt34mK Source: “Number Of Smartphone Users Worldwide From 2014 To 2020 (in billions)” by Statista:  “Number Of Mobile Subscribers Worldwide Hits 5 Billion” by GSM Association:  “Mobile Time Spent 2018” by eMarketer:  “5 Billion Subscriber Infographic” PDF by GSMA Intelligence: Find me on Twitter

I get heavy anxiety when I'll be spending time with my kids. I think that I would be okay if I never thought of the goodbye. Full text at

No, I haven't cracked racism YET. But I'm closer than I’ve ever been! Here are several mitigation techniques for diffusing racist encounters. Visit for full text and images.

I ask what other service members and veterans say when someone says thank you for your service.   Story featured on mikewriting.com

Almost divorced. One time someone asked me if I would ever remarry. I went full a**hole and completely projected. It felt good for about 5 seconds, then I hated myself. Story featured on

Black Americans and Reparations: A challenge to redefine Black American self-identity for prosperity sake. A plea to promote financial education in youth for success in adulthood. The continuation of a two-part series. Read full text at mikewriting.com

As parents, what do we lose when we keep the subject of Money taboo? This is one Black American male’s perspective of lessons learned and not learned that reinforced Broke Mentality   Story featured on

You want to see your tribe winning during the prime of their lives. I'll always push my friends to do the work they love. Consider this article a push.   Story featured on

Artists reserve their rights to create, change, evolve, and innovate. Get on board or get out the way.   Story featured on mikewriting.com

I stumble through superficial conversation with my mom even though that's the only kind we have. Our relationship needs repairing. I'm just not brave enough yet.   Story featured on

A fine example of the relationship between emotions, behavior, and habits is Chick-fil-A's employees saying 'my pleasure' to customers. It's also a clever way to express eager servitude and humble gratitude.   Story featured at

Here's a what-I-know-so-far guide to improving your public speaking. Read or listen to unique ways to get over the anxiety and where to focus during prep.   Story featured on

Mrs. Byington, 10th grade English, inspired me to write despite my not rejecting an invitation to join the Journalism Club.    Story featured on

I own a harmonica. I'll probably, definitely probably start a band. Here's a list of band names.   Story featured on

I understand why we idolize the intelligent, accomplished, and successful. I don't understand why we elevate celebrities to a plane where mistakes can't be made.   Story featured on

The conversation of transgender people and public restrooms is not complex at all. Here is the inevitable outcome.   Story featured on

I've been wrong about divorce. I believed divorce was wrong. I considered myself a failure. I thought it was my fault. Visit  for full text Twitter: @mkwrco Facebook: @mkwrco Instagram: @mkwrco Medium: @mkwrco

We dissect some key parts of the millennials to talk about what made them and what drives them in comparison to their parents. Visit  for full text Twitter: @mkwrco Facebook: @mkwrco Instagram: @mkwrco Medium: @mkwrco