Rick Martinez
Bio
* Professional Ghostwriter
* USA Today Bestselling Author
* Helping First-Time Authors Craft Non-Fiction Masterpieces
* Helping folks (just like you) realize their dream of writing their book
California born, Texas raised.
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Embrace the Uncomfortable - Life Advice for People in Their 50s
There are a lot of folks who view their 50s as a time to settle down and enjoy the fruits of their labor. As we get older and closer to our 50s, it’s easy to start feeling like life may be coming to a standstill—that it’s too late to make any changes or do anything new. That’s why I’m here to tell you that this is not the case. In fact, your 50s is the perfect time for taking back control of your life.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Humans
Why Spending More Time Inside is the Key to Personal Growth
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We're constantly on the go, striving to achieve our goals and keep up with the demands of modern society. But during all this chaos, it's important to remember that true growth and transformation happen within us. Inside us...somewhere deep, perhaps.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Humans
Top Cities for Travel Nursing Jobs Worth Checking Out
It’s a wonderful time to explore some amazing new locations, my fellow nurse travelers. Finding your perfect travel nursing assignment has never been easier! With something to satisfy everyone, there's an ideal match for every traveler.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Motivation
Unraveling the Art of Dating on the Move: 5 Tips for Travel Nurses
Dating can be an exciting and sometimes nerve-wracking experience for everyone. But for travel nurses, it can pose quite a unique challenge. How do you master the dating scene as a nomadic healthcare professional? The exciting part is that the dating landscape will change as you move from one city to another, giving you a chance to explore different people, cultures, and relationships. However, the unpredictability of travel nursing can also make it tough to maintain a steady romance.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Humans
A CEO's Guide to Writing a Book
Have you ever been inspired by the idea of writing a book? Most people have, at least once in their life. Writing a book can be an enriching experience and can even help you get recognition, both professionally and personally. For example, writing a book is the perfect way to do it if you want to share your hard-earned knowledge with others or receive acknowledgment for what you have achieved in your life. And look, there's not a darn thing wrong with wanting the recognition, either.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Humans
6 Ways to Provide Excellent Patient Care to an Anxious Patient: Easing Their Fears and Reducing Stress
As healthcare professionals, providing excellent care to patients is our priority. However, given the nature of the hospital setting, it is not uncommon for patients to feel anxious or stressed when receiving medical treatment. To optimize patient outcomes and build trust, nurses, and providers need to use effective strategies to help ease patient anxiety.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Humans
The Benefits of Recruiting Experienced Travel Nurses Over 40
It’s no secret that travel nurses often bring a unique and invaluable set of skills and experience to their profession. But did you know that this is especially true for travel nurses over the age of forty? That’s right! "Older" nurses bring a wealth of knowledge, adaptability, and maturity to the table. It goes far beyond the ability to deliver quality care, in fact, this category of travel RNs is often the most overlooked of all.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Lifehack
Most People Think Learning To Write Takes 10,000 Hours
There's a lot of debate surrounding how long it takes to learn to write effectively. Some people say that it takes 10,000 hours. This number comes from Malcolm Gladwell's book Outliers: The Story of Success. And others believe that the amount of time you spend practicing is more important than the number of hours. Maybe this is true if you want to become a pro golfer, but does this argument hold true for writers?
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Humans
Three Hard Questions You Must Answer Before Writing and Publishing Your Book
You're not going to be the next JK Rowling, nor will you be the next Stephen King. It's a hard truth to hear, yet it's something I share with my clients BEFORE we start their book writing and publishing project.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Humans
