Each person has his or her own set of priorities. However, remember that time is finite. It can’t be stretched, saved, or borrowed. The time devoted to things must be balanced. If we give too much in one area we neglect our duty in another important area. Restore Balance Now Here are Richard Swenson’s suggestions […]
Month: January 2015
100% Is a Cinch!
“There is a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in doing something, you do it only when it’s convenient. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results.” (Ken Blanchard, author of the best seller The One Minute Manager) Without a 100% commitment to anything, you spend so much time (and […]
How NOT To Be Taken Seriously
If you take yourself seriously, you will be taken seriously. A common complaint among new writers is that friends and family members don’t take them–or their writing–seriously. I tell them–truthfully–that the main thing they need to do is convince themselves that they are serious about their writing. Others will pick up on that attitude and start giving […]
Surrendering to the Call
The post below was written almost four years ago, when I was struggling with this question. I was pleased to see that I no longer struggle with it. In fact, after a full surrender, things shifted for me in a wonderful way. Not only do I have as many contracts as I can handle, I’m […]
My Writing Life in Pictures
This is my story the past few weeks… I’m writing every day, many hours per day. I’m reading and researching every day. I have several contracts to fulfill, which is pleasant. (Story continues below…) This is me most evenings. A darkened room, five minutes of reading for fun, and then blessed sleep. (Story […]
The Writing Life: Stopping "Unintentional Acceleration Syndrome"
Have you ever had the experience of driving a car which suddenly–and for no apparent reason–accelerates? Applying the brakes has no effect. It sometimes happens with certain defects in cars, and while the driver can see the accident about to happen, he is powerless to do anything about it. Symptoms of Acceleration Syndrome Many writers […]
Change the Equation This Year
Four areas are essential to your success in 2015, according to Randy Ingermanson. Consider his four factors below when making this year’s writing goals. Don’t set goals that only target areas where you’re already successful. Instead, ask yourself, “Am I strong–or at least growing–in each of these four areas?” They’re all necessary. If one area […]
Writers Starting Right
Happy New Year! I don’t know what it is about having a CLEAN calendar, but it gives most people the urge to begin something new. Proof is well documented, though, that new year’s goals and resolutions rarely last through January. I’m convinced that much of the cause is lack of careful thought beforehand. Doing Something Different […]
2015: Chapter One
Beginning the new year is much like writing a new book. We have an idea, and we’re working out the details. There’s excitement, high hopes, blank pages, and a sense that anything can happen. This could be our best year ever! This could be our breakout (or “break in”) year! This could well be our […]