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Later McDougall would recognize that this kind of pain wasn’t entirely new. In many ways, it reminded him of his writing process, where obstacles and roadblocks are a daily occurrence, and as a writer he is faced with deciding if the limitations are real or simply a cleverly guised excuse from a weary mind. With miles to go in his race, McDougall was able to apply the same strategy he used to overcome difficult places in his writing: by breaking the process down into small, simple steps. He stopped thinking about the race as being 50 miles. Instead, he thought about the next three miles. And then the next mile. And finally to the next tree. And in doing so, he found himself nearer to the finish. Break-Through McDougall’s newfound stride carried him through the first half of the race. Breaking the challenge into manageable steps had carried him even further. But nearing the end, the writer faced the worst terrain yet. “I hit a stretch of the course that was just abominable. I was climbing up the side of the canyons on these sheer rock walls with the sun beating down on me and I felt like I was being twisted in one of those rotisseries you put chickens As an experienced business and food writer, I focus on the copy details so you can focus on your core business. Companies rely on me to address target audiences with a consistent, recognizable voice, and editors value my schedule-driven nature and the distinctive quality I give to articles. High-caliber work delivered on deadline is what my clients can count on. I invite you to visit my website, read my writing, and see how I can give your written communications the professional polish they deserve. Call 717-284-8968 M-F 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., , or email anytime to lbaer@lbaer.com www.lbaer.com May 2009 | Connections | 9

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