Mike Writing Narrated Blog with Michael P. Wright
"MikeWriting.com is the stick I use to poke at human behavior." Michael P Wright is an independent storyteller who writes and narrates opinion essays. Find this podcast and all episodes here: https://mikewriting.com/podcast-home/
Episodes
January 10, 2019 • 22 mins
This is the second part of the Defining Success series. These are my personal and professional goals spanning from 1 week to 10 years away. Visit for full text Twitter: @mkwrco https://twitter.com/mkwrco/ Facebook: @mkwrco https://www.facebook.com/mkwrco/ Instagram: @mkwrco https://www.instagram.com/mkwrco/ Medium: @mkwrco https://medium.com/@mkwrco/ Twitter: @mkwrco https://twitter.com/mkwrco/
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December 27, 2018 • 5 mins
In a series of essays, I’m taking a practical approach to set metrics for success. For the new year, let's decide what our success will look like. Visit for full text Twitter: @mkwrco Facebook: @mkwrco Instagram: @mkwrco Medium: @mkwrco
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December 20, 2018 • 11 mins
I want to unpack Follower Obsession. And not in a general way. I want to figure out why likes, follows, and subscribes have become so important to me. Visit mikewriting.com for full text Twitter: @mkwrco https://twitter.com/mkwrco
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December 14, 2018 • 15 mins
Humor me while I assert for artists and creators the necessity of nurturing the ego, and why Vincent van Gogh is the artist we want to be. Full text here: https://mikewriting.com/artists/the-artist-the-wish-the-ego/
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December 6, 2018 • 15 mins
There are stunningly beautiful humans. It's not their fault, nor should it feel like a fault. A person's attractiveness is not a ticket to treat them like sh*t. Visit for full text Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Medium:
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October 25, 2018 • 4 mins
You are the best part of the story you want to tell. If the subject moves you, write about it, and hit 'Publish'. Visit for full text Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Medium:
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October 23, 2018 • 39 mins
This is a bonus episode for the two year anniversary of and this narrated blog podcast. Topics include: 1) No Complaining; 2) Upcoming Projects and Launching a Media Company; 3) Rebuilding MikeWriting.com as the Unicorn It Is; 4) New Format for Email Subscribers
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October 18, 2018 • 6 mins
Who do you ask for help when you are at the top of the Influence Food Chain? I am gonna talk about Kanye West but not like you might expect. Visit for Full text Or go direct to blog post: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram:
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October 11, 2018 • 6 mins
If you loved them while they lived, celebrate their life at the funeral. Nine questions to ask yourself if you are holding onto a grudge. Full text:
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October 9, 2018 • 3 mins
Welcome to the Mike Writing Narrated Blog podcast Thanks for reading, -Michael Wright #readitorstreamit Music: "Paycheck" by Ballpoint, Visit Twitter: @mkwrco Facebook: @mkwrco Instagram: @mkwrco Medium: @mkwrco //TEXT// Writing has always been about the reading. Ever since I knew how words work in a sentence, I have loved reading. I built the kind of long-form blog that I want to read. MikeWriting.com is a series of blog pos...
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October 4, 2018 • 13 mins
With 68% of 7.5 billion earthlings owning a mobile phone, these brilliant devices are more common than a toothbrush. But how much screen time is too much? Full text: https://mkwr.co/2Qt34mK Source: “Number Of Smartphone Users Worldwide From 2014 To 2020 (in billions)” by Statista: “Number Of Mobile Subscribers Worldwide Hits 5 Billion” by GSM Association: “Mobile Time Spent 2018” by eMarketer: “5 Billion Subscriber Infographic...
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September 16, 2018 • 3 mins
I get heavy anxiety when I'll be spending time with my kids. I think that I would be okay if I never thought of the goodbye. Full text at
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September 7, 2018 • 9 mins
No, I haven't cracked racism YET. But I'm closer than I’ve ever been! Here are several mitigation techniques for diffusing racist encounters. Visit for full text and images.
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August 16, 2018 • 5 mins
I ask what other service members and veterans say when someone says thank you for your service. Story featured on mikewriting.com
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August 9, 2018 • 6 mins
Almost divorced. One time someone asked me if I would ever remarry. I went full a**hole and completely projected. It felt good for about 5 seconds, then I hated myself.
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June 30, 2018 • 7 mins
Black Americans and Reparations: A challenge to redefine Black American self-identity for prosperity sake. A plea to promote financial education in youth for success in adulthood. The continuation of a two-part series. Read full text at mikewriting.com
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June 21, 2018 • 10 mins
As parents, what do we lose when we keep the subject of Money taboo? This is one Black American male’s perspective of lessons learned and not learned that reinforced Broke Mentality Story featured on
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August 21, 2017 • 6 mins
You want to see your tribe winning during the prime of their lives. I'll always push my friends to do the work they love. Consider this article a push. Story featured on
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February 14, 2017 • 4 mins
Artists reserve their rights to create, change, evolve, and innovate. Get on board or get out the way. Story featured on mikewriting.com
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January 16, 2017 • 12 mins
I stumble through superficial conversation with my mom even though that's the only kind we have. Our relationship needs repairing. I'm just not brave enough yet. Story featured on
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