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James Carran

Be proud of rejection.

Rejection means you actually tried.

Most people don't get that far.

Craftsman Writer. Published author, ghostwriter, novelist, poet, comma maximalist. I teach you powerful rhetorical tricks to improve your writing and get paid online.

Procrastination is the most expensive vice

The job of a ghostwriter:

Put the client's message in the client's words.

But better than they could.

Writing well makes you:

- richer
- smarter
- more efficient
- more persuasive
- more employable

Invest in your writing.

Great writers are great observers

You can't write well until you learn to see things for how they are.

How I write:

1. Stare out the window for 50 minutes
2. Write like a madman for 10 minutes
3. Repeat

Tens of thousands of ancestors
One sperm out of millions
One short life

And you're just scrolling social media?

The writer's urge to change the world without even leaving your house

The best way to learn writing is

*drumroll*

Write.

Stop looking for shortcuts.

Learn:

- Focus
- Writing
- Persuasion
- Psychology
- Sales

And you will be unstoppable

Noone with the life you want is boasting about it on social media.

Writing well is about thinking well.

The words are secondary.

It's better to write for 20 minutes every day than 8 hours every few months.

Next time you feel discouraged remember Stephen King was rejected 30 times before he sold a book

Boring people read tweets

Brilliant people read books

Sylvester Stallone wrote the script for Rocky while he was homeless and couldn't afford to eat.

But you still think you've got "too much else going on" to write?

If you had an unlimited supply of one thing, what would it be?

Ernest Hemingway once said:

"There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed."

🌎 On a Mission to Eliminate 1 BILLION Pounds of Plastic Annually! 👉 Let’s connect today!

I'm dedicated to eliminating BILLIONS of pounds of plastic by making circular compostable packaging a reality for every brand.  We've made circular compostable packaging solutions easily accessible, and help brands get them effectively composted, powering sustainability impact to drive brand value and financial success.

With 25 years at the helm of Elevate Packaging, I have pioneered and led the charge in providing world leading, reliable, high-quality compostable packaging solutions for the leading sustainable brands.

Our mission is to make it easy for your business to seamlessly move beyond traditional plastics to circular compostable packaging, making sustainability an easy choice and a big win for your business.

Leveraging my deep expertise in strategy, technology, and business innovation, I've identified and developed market leading solutions to reduce packaging waste, introducing industry-first compostable products and enabling circular packaging systems.

As a speaker, investor, and a key contributor to sustainability councils, I strive to lead by example in both my professional and personal life and promoting a healthier planet for future generations.

Let's make a difference together!

Rich Cohen

Whenever possible avoid all plastic, including recycled plastic.

Plastic is everywhere.
It's unavoidable. 

But there was a time when it didn't exist...
and I was not long ago.

Plastic is everywhere, and most of us don’t even think about it anymore.

It’s in our food packaging, water bottles, take-away cups, clothes, cosmetics, and even the air we breathe. It’s convenient, yes… but it also comes with a downside that we’re only starting to understand.

Over time, plastic breaks down into tiny pieces called microplastics (and even smaller nanoplastics). These particles can end up in our bodies through the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air around us.

And the scary part?
They don’t just pass through.

Research suggests that microplastics can be found in different parts of the body, and may build up in organs and tissues over time. Scientists have detected microplastics in places like the lungs, blood, and even the placenta. That doesn’t automatically mean “we’re doomed,” but it does raise important questions about long-term effects.

Plastic exposure isn’t only about the particles themselves either. Some plastics also contain chemicals that can interfere with hormones, like BPA and certain phthalates. These are sometimes called “endocrine disruptors,” because they can affect the body’s natural balance.

The truth is: we don’t have all the answers yet.
But we know enough to take it seriously.

The good news is, we can reduce exposure with small changes:
🍶 Using glass or stainless steel bottles
🦠 Avoiding heating food in plastic containers
🥗 Choosing fresh food more often than packaged food
🧼 Washing hands regularly (microplastics can collect in dust too)

We don’t need to be perfect. Plastic is part of modern life.
But awareness matters.

Because what we’re exposed to daily adds up, and protecting our health starts with understanding what we bring into our body.

🎥 VC: live_longer_lab IG

#microplastic #hormones #food #norcemic #norvue

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