If you want to be good at something, you've got to put in the work. A habit is a byproduct of doing something compelling. You can make only one thing, a priority. And so writing became the priority. The first rule is to wake up. The second rule is to write. And that is it. It is that simple. Give me 60 seconds. My man says simple ain't easy. No, no it ain't. But if you feel the resistance because you know it's going to be a little bit more difficult than folding the laundry, I say yes. That resistance is actually a beacon. Because if you find writing compelling, then you're also going to
The Minimalists talk about why people cling to books they’ll never read, advice for aspiring writers, and more. Listen to all 2.5 hours of episode 375 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
Why do some people hold on to books they’ll likely never read again? (01:48)
What is the most effective process for getting a book published? (15:30)
What are your perspectives regarding self-promotion? (21:24)
What do you consider ideal writing habits? (26:07)
How do we intentionally let go of our books? (33:04)
What is “narrative urgency”? (35:16)
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