So life has seen fit to bless me with some good changes in life, with one particular shakeup being a new career trajectory.
But that also means less time for my blog and novels—especially for staring out the window and pondering the next sentences in my story.
These days it’s just bam-bam-bam. Got a blog idea? Bang out those few paragraphs any time I can. A new plot direction? Put it on paper first and think about it later.
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Self-discipline is tough for many reasons. Sometimes, the task itself is a challenge. Other times, it’s our life circumstances. But one way we can make things better is through preparations, and there’s no better way to prep than by examining our failures.
I’m sure you’ve heard the quote about sharpening your axe for hours so that the actual tree chopping will take less time.
Yes, you could venture off into the forest, wielding a rusty axe, not knowing what wood you’re looking for, and still come home with some timber, but wouldn’t it be better to know how much wood you need, where to get it, and how, before even stepping out the door?
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So in a recent newsletter, I wrote about how your ultimate purpose is you (which, if you haven’t, you can subscribe to here), and that served as inspiration for this post.
Because if that quote has stuck in my mind for so long, what other quotes can there be? And would they be able to help you? I don’t know, but let’s find out.
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We used to throw the term MVP (minimum viable product) around a lot during my time in the tech industry.
No, it doesn’t mean most valuable player. But yes, you could very well turn into an MVP of life if you read on.
We used to come up with MVP products all the time. Most times our digital skills courses were simply a hodgepodge of cookie-cutter subjects, which were then culled and filled as new needs arose.
But the power of MVP isn’t just confined to tech or business. It applies to everyday life as well. So let’s explore how this technical (and boring-sounding) jargon can improve your daily decisions.
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Life happens. It always does. And when that time arrives, writing is always the first thing to go.
I myself often fall victim to the increasing demands of life. Of having to earn a living. Of preparing to have a family. Of dealing with emergencies. But that doesn’t mean I have to set my writing aside.
Which is why I’ve come up with these lists that turbocharge my writing.
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