I’m speaking at a Writer’s Network Meeting in May and I am hoping to show up with something really useful to say. I want to be able to say that I tried 1,000 words a day every day and did it. I’m starting officially tomorrow with the start of the new week. Given that I speak in front of that group on May 16th, I plan to show up there having put 82 days towards the 90 required to form a habit (according to several websites including this one). The specific amount of time is actually a lot more variable (21 straight to initialize and then 60-90) but the idea is correct. In fact I expect to be able to speak to it by the time I meet with the writer’s group. Moreover, I’ll have written 82,000 words, which is simply outstanding.
This idea feels very simple on the surface, but I realize I am going to need to plan for this. I need to find the time and make changes in my life in order to put this–put writing–back on top of the food chain. This is happening. It is happening quickly. I am excited about the possibilities.
Some Thoughts:
- Had a rough talk with the kids today about how they treat each other–which is not good. There is a ton of infighting happening and I do not understand it. They are blessed with brotherhood and simply don’t see it that way. I wish with all my heart I’d been given the advantages they have. These things they take for granted. They take each other for granted and that cannot be tolerated.