I recently passed 100 days in a row of posting to this blog.
What I’ve learned isn’t earth-shattering, life-changing, or revolutionary. The lesson is rather ordinary, actually. But it’s backed up by some heavyweights like Steven Pressfield and James Clear.
I do think it’s worth sharing:
If I commit mentally (I mean honestly and truly commit), my actions follow.
I’ve committed not just to 100 days but 365 days. I’m not entertaining the thought of changing it. I’m not allowing any doubts to surface. I’m not worried about holidays, or sick days, or days I’m uninspired. I don’t care if I’m so devoid of ideas by 365 days that I’ve resorted to posting the grocery list. I’m posting every day.
I’m showing up, and I’m expecting the muse to show up with me.
There are some other subtle lessons as well. For example, I am always on the lookout since I need a new topic each day. The fear of having nothing to say started the engine, but now it’s a perpetual motion machine. Pay attention and think about the point of view.
And if you’re wondering, no, it’s not always easy. These little posts of 250 words or less take me somewhere between 10 minutes and three hours. I have to make time in my schedule. That’s not always easy or comfortable. I sometimes have to steal from Peter to pay Paul.
Next stop, 365.
