Escape Motivation
I’m running away from productivity, life hacks, self-help
Some people have a weakness for shoes. Many writers have a weakness for notebooks. I’m an impulsive URL collector. Like you, I have hundreds of different ideas each day. But, when a shower thought stays with me for a day or two, I buy a matching domain name.
They’re cheap to buy, and owning a URL helps feel warm inside. I know that if I decide to pursue an idea further, I’ve already taken the first step.
I made one rule for myself to keep from going bankrupt renewing domain names each year. If I haven’t done anything with an idea for a year, I don’t renew the domain name.
Several years ago, I bought a domain called EscapeMotivation.com. Don’t bother going there. I haven’t done anything with it. I broke my rule with this site. I can’t give it up.
I love the name — it still sparks joy.
Escape Motivation Means Something Different
I intended the site to be a blog and social media empire that provided inspiration and practical how-to tips for people interested in starting a freelance career or online business.
However, I gave up on that plan. There are so many gurus, experts, and tribe leaders that I doubted I had…
