Moving Forward ("always be moving forward!")

Moving Forward ("always be moving forward!")

John Lim (Entrepreneur and Lifelong Learner) shares actionable tips and takeaways within short, bite-sized episodes covering areas where you can move forward, including starting an online business, writing a book, or launching a podcast. Learn more at www.bemovingforward.com. [Past seasons and legacy episodes (1-200) are interviews with today’s most inspiring leaders, artists, and entrepreneurs. Note: the show is *not* accepting guest pitches at this time.] [Note: Links to Amazon and Audible products are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.]

Episodes

July 26, 2024 56 mins
Today, I switch it up (again) and review Cobra Kai's final season, part 1, which released on Thursday, July 18th, 2024. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemovingforward.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ Get ⁠The Poshmark Guide for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ -and- ⁠The Poshmark Journal for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ Get the⁠ C...
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Today, the classic drama, Amadeus (1984), on the summer movie series. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemovingforward.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ Get ⁠The Poshmark Guide for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ -and- ⁠The Poshmark Journal for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ Get the⁠ Corporate Cliches Adult Coloring Book⁠ Get I Am a ...
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Today, I revisit one of my guilty pleasures: the American Pie franchise (1999-2012). As the first film celebrates 25 years this week, I review all four installments, sharing what resonates with me today, what went wrong with the spin-offs, and my thoughts on a fifth installment. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemovingforward.beeh...
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Today, I talk about the brilliant legal drama, The Verdict (1982), directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Paul Newman. I also share my "legal movie roadmap." More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠.

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This week, I answer the question "which is my favorite Star Trek movie and why?" Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) gets the spotlight it deserves and my best arguments for why it's the perfect Star Trek film. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemovingforward.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ Get ⁠The Poshmark Guide for Individuals and Sma...
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Today, I kick off the summer movie series with the phenomenal 2023 blockbuster, Godzilla Minus One. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠.

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On the mid-season finale, Dr. Lauren Zimski talks about dry eye and steps you can take to treat and prevent it. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠.

[Moving Forward will return with episode 471 to kick off the 2024 summer movie series on Friday, June 21st.]

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Attorney, author, and musician Angelo Spenillo returns to talk about his new album Inertia and how he's moving forward with his music. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠.

[Special thanks to Angelo for granting me permission to use the song Walk Alone for this episode. Listen to the full song and other tracks from Inertia on Spotify.]

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Today, I wrap the writing and self-publishing series with a look at ebooks on KDP and marketing. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠.

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Today, I take a look at self-publishing platforms and how the landscape has grown for self-published authors. In the second half, I go over formatting and finishing options for your manuscript if you plan to publish on KDP. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠.

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Today, I talk about the rewrite stage of your manuscript and working with a professional editor. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠.

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This week, I take a look at writer's block and three ways to deal with it. On the second half, I look at the first stages of editing with your second draft. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠.

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Today, I look at smart approaches to your writing tools for your first draft, and why your first drafts should be sloppy. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠.

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Today, I go over four different writing tool options, including pros and cons. On the second half, the power of accountability to get your book done. My spring writing course is now full. Watch for future sessions. In the meantime, subscribe to Moving Forward and my newsletter The Weekly Quirk for additional writing tips. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free ...
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Today, we look at color coding your smart outline; finding your writing environment; and formulating a reasonable, realistic writing schedule to set yourself up for writing success. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠.

Register for my next writing and self-publishing class which starts March 28th: ⁠https://events.jhu.edu/form/odysseylimterm2spring24⁠

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Today, we take your ideation map and turn it into an outline following the beginning-middle-end (B-M-E) structure. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠.

Register for my next writing and self-publishing class which starts March 28th: ⁠https://events.jhu.edu/form/odysseylimterm2spring24⁠

More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠.

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Today, we continue our look at writing your first book with the ideation map. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Register for my next writing and self-publishing class which starts March 28th: ⁠https://events.jhu.edu/form/odysseylimterm2spring24⁠ More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemovingforward.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ Get ⁠The Pos...
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Today, I talk about sifting through the many ideas to find the one that should be your first book. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠.

Register for my next writing and self-publishing class which starts March 28th: ⁠https://events.jhu.edu/form/odysseylimterm2spring24⁠

More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠.

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February 22, 2024 36 mins

Author Kevin Hall returns to Moving Forward to talk about his new book: SIGNS: The Veil is Thinner Than We Imagine, and how this all started when his wife lost her earring. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠.

Register for my next writing and self-publishing class which starts March 28th: ⁠https://events.jhu.edu/form/odysseylimterm2spring24⁠

More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠.

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As many of you may want to write your first book this year, I cover why your first draft should be a sloppy one with exercises that will help you unlearn the habit of editing while you write. More at ⁠⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠⁠.

Register for my next writing and self-publishing class which starts March 28th: ⁠https://events.jhu.edu/form/odysseylimterm2spring24⁠

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