Writing
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Writing
What you write should sound just like you talking when you’re at your best — when your ideas flow swiftly and in good order, when your syntax is smooth, your vocabulary accurate, and afterward you think that you couldn’t possibly have put things any better than you did.
Kenneth Roman • Writing That Works
“Every morning, you MUST love your whims and trust your whims, as you write anything and everything you desire, without shame, without purpose. Let it suck and let it be brilliant, too. Write way too much and then write too little. Feel hopeful and feel ashamed and understand that this is how you will live forever. Your brain is melodramatic. It
... See moreMost people will approach a big project as a heavy lift. You know, you have four hours of deep work thio complete, you know, say something you had to write or a project that you're working on. Instead, Tiago recommends breaking it into the smaller chunks of work that you can dio at different times, so it's more flexible and adaptable. You don't
... See moreNorth Star Podcast • Will Mannon: Running an Online Course
It reminds me of writing and how I wake up week after week and get stuck on the blank page again and again. How I always despair that I have no more good ideas and, even if I did, not enough eloquence to convey said ideas. But I love it still. I love how writing brings everything to the surface, how it generates and absorbs my attention. How it
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“Deliberate practice” is a step above “purposeful practice.” Purposeful practice is about picking one thing to work on based on your own perceived weakness. Deliberate practice is about knowing the full map of a craft, pursuing all ends at once, and following the guidance of an expert.
I’ve been recommended to check out the book Peak, on athletic
... See more“The best way to think is to write.”
Farnam Street • Happy Accidents
One way to avoid falling into a procrastination trap is to separate your writing time from your to-do list and problem-solving. Set clear boundaries for your writing time and honour them rigorously. If you haven’t already established a writing schedule, create one now and treat it as sacred. During this time, focus solely on your writing, letting
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