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Mark Craven
Apr 29, 20232 min read
A Simple Powerful Truth
Were you ever just hit with a really simple truth? “You’re here for a reason” That sounds so cliché I almost can’t stand it. But for some...
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Mark Craven
Mar 31, 20192 min read
See It Through
I just realized something about myself. I get really excited about new projects that I start and immediately want to forget about the...
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Mark Craven
Feb 13, 20182 min read
You're Already In Pain
There have been a lot of times that I’ve wanted to give up on things. The stress got too great, the burden seemed too heavy, and the...
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Mark Craven
Jan 26, 20182 min read
We Really Are Better Together... All of Us
As a depression-battler, there’s a simple truth that I’ve learned. When you don’t feel like being around anyone, that’s when you should...
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Mark Craven
Jan 12, 20181 min read
I Want To Use Everything I've Got
I don’t want to fall asleep at night knowing there’s so much more I could have done with my day. From writing more, to calling more...
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Mark Craven
Jan 8, 20182 min read
Once You Show Yourself You Can, You Will
A lot of us are pretty scared to do something we’ve never done. It’s uncomfortable to come out of our comfort. I love the quote, “To have...
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Mark Craven
Dec 31, 20172 min read
Inspired!
Inspiration is funny. It’s interesting. After I started consistently writing blogs, I started seeing some other friends and connections...
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Mark Craven
Dec 29, 20171 min read
Don't Be Sad Starry Eyes
When your eyes feel soggy because you can see the reality of your dream, but it still feels so far away… Do not lose heart. Our dreams...
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Mark Craven
Dec 28, 20172 min read
Transform
Transformation in you and in your life can happen in a moment. Not over time, some long drawn out process that may or may not be brought...
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Mark Craven
Dec 20, 20174 min read
I'll Be So Much Happier When I'm Rich
I made good friends when I lived in Los Angeles. This couple, Rick and Kat, were the first real friends I made there. My plan was to set...
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Mark Craven
Dec 19, 20173 min read
The Lighthouse Conclusion
So, in my second book, “Be A Hero To Your Heart”, I wrote about a dream I had. If you haven’t read the book, I’ll catch you up. If you...
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Mark Craven
Dec 17, 20173 min read
I Hate Motivational Speakers: pt.2
People’s writings are boring, their speaking is boring, and their lives are boring. They think that because they spout off some Les Brown...
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Mark Craven
Dec 15, 20172 min read
I'd Like To Forgive You, But I'd Also Like To Punch You In The Face :)
What does forgiveness look like? This is one of the most sought after words to understand. Why? Because we’re set free when we figure it...
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Mark Craven
Dec 14, 20172 min read
A Blog About A Blog
Some of the things that I write about are personal and direct experiences from my life. Things that many people would feel uncomfortable...
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Mark Craven
Dec 13, 20172 min read
I'm Way Too Insecure For This
Insecurity, it seems has been my greatest strength. Growing up, I dealt with a plethora of empty promises from my mom. Now that’s ok. She...
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Mark Craven
Dec 11, 20172 min read
You Quit Everything, Mark.
I was told that once and it sort of blew me away. I mean, I did write two books, create a tutoring company, played Warped Tour, got a...
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Mark Craven
Dec 10, 20172 min read
Echoed Teaching
“Hasn’t everything you’re saying already been said?” Yes. There is nothing original, really. What I’m saying is getting to someone that...
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Mark Craven
Dec 9, 20172 min read
A Sad Story
People have been asking me if I’m going to go back to teaching at the college since I’ve moved back to Pittsburgh. For now, the answer is...
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Mark Craven
Dec 8, 20172 min read
Expecting Good
Take a minute, right now, and look around. Take notice of all the beauty and wonderful things you have in your life. This is your life....
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Mark Craven
Dec 7, 20171 min read
How Much Time Have You Got?
What if we all knew when our expiration date was? What if I knew exactly how many days, hours, and minutes I had left until GAME OVER....
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