The deadline is critical for content creation as it prevents endless consumption without action. By setting a weekly topic for research and writing, the author saw significant improvement in their newsletter. This forcing function keeps them focused and productive. The importance of deadlines is reinforced by the experience of getting stuck in endless research without setting a deadline. The book 'The War of Art' by Stephen Pressfield provides valuable insights on overcoming resistance and staying productive.
Josh Duffney is a software engineer, writer, and speaker as well as the author of How to Take Smart Notes in Obsidian and Become Ansible. He records YouTube videos about technology, productivity, and personal knowledge management.
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