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Why Is It So Hard To Be Consistent?

"Where have you been?" Once I sit down to do it, it's never very hard at all. Writing, graphic design, my boss' taxes -- once I decide it's time to do what I ne...

A Blog For No Reason: Why I Quit Journalism School

IBM; 1953 I've always been a terrible self-editor. I write the way I think: in liquid motion, unwaveringly until I run out of depth. When I don't have an idea, ...

Niche-Free: Why You Don't Need To Find A Strict Niche Right Away — Pretty Decent

NicheFree: A state of being unburdened by business advice on the Internet. https://i.pinimg.com/564x/38/b7/65/38b765acaf2cd13abea31184c53ba639.jpg 1980's IBM ad...

On Control, CTRL And Losing A Parent

The type of girl I know my daddy, he'd be proud of... I wrote this piece in August of 2017, a few weeks after my dad passed. I pitched it out to a few music blo...

Why I'm Starting My Channel On DTube (Hint: It's Not About The $$)

Hi Steemit and DTube! I wanted to film a quick introduction and say hi, and while I'm at it talk a little (or a lot) about why I'm starting my channel here on D...

Wow, YouTube Just Totally Screwed Their Small Creators (Again)

Here's why the latest change will send a huge influx of creators to DTube. .png) I spent this morning as I always do -- coffee in hand, clicking through my vari...

23 Things I've Figured Out By The Age Of 23

Love doesn’t have to feel like a ship that’s always sinking... Jordan Year. Image via Pretty Decent. This is a part of an annual series. This post originally ap...

Weekly Favorites: January 14, 2018 — Pretty Decent

A roundup of my favorite posts from this week on Steemit and Dtube. Hi friends! It's been a whirlwind of a first week on Steemit. I have so much to learn from t...

Jordan Brand's Spring 2018 Women's Collection Is So Pretty I Might Cry — Pretty Decent

Good thing I didn't resolve to stop buying sneakers. Image c/o Nike Hypebae girls are in for a treat this spring with the announcement of Nike's Season Of Her c...

The Day I Caught The Solar Eclipse In My Hand — Pretty Decent

All things considered, it was a pretty normal day. I was at work, sitting in my office. It'd only been about a week since my dad's funeral, and I was reaching a...

Can You Help Me? (3 Quick Questions About Steemit) — Pretty Decent

My first three days on Steemit have been awesome, but I have a few questions… I’ve officially been on Steemit for three days now, and I have to say -- this plat...

The Internet Of People — Pretty Decent

In my industry we talk a lot about the "internet of things," which refers to the way the web has worked itself into the fabric of our lives. I work in digital s...

20 Pretty Decent Songs That Consumed My 2017 — Pretty Decent

From SZA to 2 Chainz, check out my favorite songs of 2017. https://steemitimages.com/DQmP3Ekq8tCji23wseaoBUSu6Y8Wy63zQYbJuWSHzE5zeJH/Cover%20photo%202017%20song...

Hi Steemit! I'm Lexi, And I'm About To Make The Scariest Transition Of My Life — Pretty Decent

Join me on my "Pretty Decent" adventures? https://steemitimages.com/DQmWEjGYHRchemjzmYASDTWEN5NiJMCPQqERGx39tWCBUoH/Introduction.png Bonjour, Steemit! My name i...