11/12/2020
Writing is hard. The physical act of writing is not difficult, but finding the motivation and creativity to crank out content is a bitch. With the drawn out election and chaotic climate at the forefront of my mind, I’ve felt creatively over-encumbered. Sometimes, the act of writing feels more like a chore than a creative outlet. But, like chores, your attitude determines how grueling the process has to be. Following the suggestions of the great and powerful Jocko Willink, conquering your inner bitch is the way to go. You really do just have to tell the apathetic little voice inside your head to shut the fuck up and work with you.
I detest moments when I find myself succumbing to apathy, most often when a task seems daunting. I have a shitty habit of anticipating that the work required to get something done will be far greater than the reality of the situation. Recently, I’ve been hammering at this habit to improve my output and get more shit done. When I’m successful, there’s a nice little hit of dopamine that comes down the pipeline along with the benefit of having less to do and more free time.
Today, I’m focusing on expanding my bandwidth. Rather than come home from work and call it a day, I’m on a mission to accomplish more. It’s a hell of a lot easier to aim for something when you have a target, so I’m setting forth a few personal goals to hit.
- Publish at least 1 article per week
- Start a podcast by the end of December 2020
- Promote this blog to create a regular subscriber base
Time to get to work.
Read my mind. 