Willpower Doesn't Work: Discover the Hidden Keys to Success
Some writers find that talking with others helps them clarify and cement their new insights. If you typically “think out loud” or “brainstorm” this way, choose your partner carefully. You'll know you're speaking with a true friend of your soul if the conversation expands and enhances your insights and leaves you feeling stimulated and uplifted. On
... See moreJanet Conner • Writing Down Your Soul: How to Activate and Listen to the Extraordinary Voice Within
Shawn and I start almost all our writing by journalling in long- hand (pencil and paper); either Morning Pages, or any expression of freewriting (see Accidental Genius, one of our favorite nonfiction books of all time).
We’ve found there is no better way (for us) to bump into non- obvious ideas and discover meaningful head-slapping insights than by ... See more
We’ve found there is no better way (for us) to bump into non- obvious ideas and discover meaningful head-slapping insights than by ... See more
consider more fundamental changes to your goals, priorities, and systems that you might not have the chance to think about in the busyness of the day-to-day. Here’s mine: Review and update my goals. Review and update my project list. Review my areas of responsibility. Review someday/maybe tasks. Reprioritize tasks.
Tiago Forte • Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organise Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential
Taking the time to sit down and write out your goals for the present, the near future and the more remote future is a necessary part of transforming your life. My mentor showed me the value of taking these steps and, in fact, I would even go so far as to state that this is one of the single greatest gifts that you can give another person.