RE: A New Bloggers Plight | Thoughts from a Struggling Minnow

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A New Bloggers Plight | Thoughts from a Struggling Minnow

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He's a writer, so this definitely speaks to writers. But one of my readings was to rediscover my inspiration for my exercise workouts. So it broadly applies to anything we know has long-term value for us, but instead lose ourselves in news headlines.

From what I understand, it's kind of killer summation of two other books that he wrote earlier: War of Art and Turning Pro. I recently started War of Art, which is still great, but a bit longer.

I'm guessing some folks might feel it's aggressive, but I enjoy the directness, the boldness, and (in the end) its kindness. In the end, I don't think it's a self-improvement book. It's more a call to action.

Even the "About this Book" section kicks if off so well.

We’ll hit every predictable Resistance Point along the way—those junctures where fear, self-sabotage, procrastination, self-doubt, and all those other demons we’re all so familiar with can be counted upon to strike.

"Where butts need to be kicked, we shall kick them. Where kinder, gentler methods are called for, we’ll get out the kid gloves."

I'll stop there. I already look like too much of a fanboy. 😋

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Yesss @seanlloyd!! I'll keep the fanboying going haha

I just read the "War of Art" and it has done so much for me. Or should I say it has at least helped me to identify that thing--The Resistance--that I could always sense was present and working against me, but could never quite put my finger on. I think naming the enemy is a big first step in the right direction, so now I can recognize when I'm being beaten by it. Beating it is the real challenge (that I am currently undergoing, success tbd).

@introspector if you're interested, the book is super short and I listened to it on YouTube here, and at 1.25x/1.5x speed it takes maybe a little over 2 hours. Couldn't recommend it highly enough!

I actually took screenshots of my favorite lines and have been *trying to read them every morning. I'll throw them on here in case someone might find it useful!

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I just recommended this book to someone in another comment so seeing this gave me a kick, apologies for any over-enthusiasm lol