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73. Writing to Save Your Life

Shit You Don't Learn in School

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The Value of Typewriting in Promoting Intentionality and Focus

Typewriting encourages scarcity and intentionality, requiring more effort to carefully consider what is being written and if it's necessary. The difficulty of editing on a typewriter can be a positive aspect, as it fosters continuous writing without getting stuck in constant editing loops like in digital writing. Typewriting promotes a continuous flow of writing, preventing the loss of ambition and excitement that can result from excessive editing, as the act of rewriting leads to polishing the content.

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