J.J. Johnson, Author
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Small Town, But Not Small-Minded:
9 Steps to Cure Small-Mindedness
and Inspire Big-Picture Thinking


THIS IS MY VERY MOST FAVORITE PRESENTATION TO GIVE. I love talking with students, teachers, writers .... everyone! .... about this topic. Because I grew up in a small town. But I can't abide small-mindedness!

I'm happy to provide this list as a cheat sheet for folks who have heard my presentation. If you haven't seen me speak, and you're like, "Dang, I want more details!" please contact me for more information.


j.j.'s 9 step cure for small-mindedness:

1. Do the opposite.
2. Take care and take risks.
3. Have a theme song.
4. Do some time travel.
5. Remember: What's important isn't always fun.
6. Keep it real.
7. Transcend and tap in.
8. Know your stuff.
9. If you do nothing else from this list:
    Create more than you consume.


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  • My Books
    • Believarexic
    • The Theory of Everything >
      • A Teoria de Tudo
      • Mi Teoría de Todo
      • La theorie du grand tout
    • This Girl is Different >
      • Esta Chica es Diferente
      • Cette fille est différente
      • 이 소녀는 다른 것입니다
      • Eve sieht es anders
      • Ova djevojka je drukčija
  • Writerly Things I Do
    • Writing (My Creative Space)
    • And I Read a Lot
    • Speeches & School Visits
    • Book Harvest
    • The Brown Bookshelf's Declaration in Support of Children
    • Adverb Fight Club
    • Little Free Library
    • Indies First
    • Authors for Library E-Books
  • Blog
  • About Me
    • Bio
    • Short Bio
    • Believarexic Radio Interview
    • Frequently Asked Questions >
      • How to be an Author
      • 'This Girl' Discussion Questions
    • Favorites by Decade
    • Post-Concussion Syndrome
    • 50 Random Facts About Me
    • Favorite Quotes
    • Paintings
    • Happy Dances
  • Contact
    • Contact Form
    • Take a Survey