Jan. 8, 2026

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Happy New Year! It feels like a good time to spark a little greatness, am I right? And not just because it’s the start of the year (although yes, we always want to come out of the gate strong so there’s no need to scramble later on).

In my estimation, greatness requires staying inspired as consistently as possible. But how does one keep the spark lit in a typhoon? For tips on how to best wrangle the muse in any kind of weather, I spoke to Danielle Baldwin, executive coach and author of Sparking Greatness. We spoke about Helium Hand, Gregorian Chant, Hating Barcelona, and other tidbits that will leave you ready to tackle your top pursuits of ‘26.

Click here to buy Sparking Greatness from Bookshop.org and support your favorite local bookstore.

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If your goal for 2026 is to start, continue, or finish your book, talk to me! I am an Author Accelerator certified book coach, and my Zone of Genius is helping authors get their writing projects over the finish line.

Be well and stay inspired,

Lindsey

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