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Michał Kukla
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Sure we can do hard things. I meant that if you derive some satisfaction from doing it, it will be much easier.
I recommend writing a blog in the first place. That's what we've been doing with my wife while traveling in Asia for 5 months. The purpose was to let know our families what going on and keep some memories for longer.
Although, I can't read it now, because of this immediate urge to go again is arising ;-)
You can write one lesson every day and keep it short and vivid, so it will stay in your reader's mind for longer.
You can write the book piece by piece. Anyway, writing a book is all about writing. Built a habit first, then it will be much easier.
Yeah, definitely considering doing it in a blog-style but I've historically had a hard time being consistent with that. Actually considering doing a private podcast and just going for walks and tackling "chapters" one at a time just by talking it out and then cleaning up (maybe using AI). We'll see. Just exploring options and seeing what worked for others.
Talking it out and then cleaning up with AI is exactly what is my #speechzap project for 😄
And about consistency - that's why I'm trying to convince you to find meaning and joy in doing it. #slowtracker gave me a sense of what is motivating me.
I wouldn't do it private, but actually open it for others. Share with people. Some of them might be two steps behind you and would love to learn more about how you dealt with problems they're encountering right now.
Have you ever read a book called Show Your Work, by Austing Kleon? I highly recommend this approach: selling your byproducts: lessons learned and stories. I've started a couple of months ago and it has already accumulated into blog with almost hundred posts.
Anyway, wish you luck, but more importantly, consistency and joy along the way!
Could consider opening it up to the public. I was thinking of a private one like Brian Casel's ripple.fm allows you to do (private is probably a bad name for it, but more invite only?).
Haven't read it but familiar with the concept. Definitely hear what you're saying. Appreciate the suggestions and conversation.
Why do you want to write it anyway? If it feels daunting it doesn't sound like you're up to writing it.
I haven't written a book yet, but I keep writing my journal and blog. I've created #slowtracker app that helps me keep all of my little wins and lessons learned.
I review them every day and pick one or more to write a blog post from it. After a while it accumulates and you can find patterns to write about or track how your life changed.
@michalkukla I think it'd be a nice project to tackle. I've been building things on the web for 20+ years. It'll help me reflect and summarize (and possibly get closure) for specific chunks of time and projects. I also think it'll be nice to have this to share with others (including my son).
Just because something is daunting doesn't mean it's not worth doing. We can do hard things.
Sure we can do hard things. I meant that if you derive some satisfaction from doing it, it will be much easier.
I recommend writing a blog in the first place. That's what we've been doing with my wife while traveling in Asia for 5 months. The purpose was to let know our families what going on and keep some memories for longer.
Although, I can't read it now, because of this immediate urge to go again is arising ;-)
You can write one lesson every day and keep it short and vivid, so it will stay in your reader's mind for longer.
You can write the book piece by piece. Anyway, writing a book is all about writing. Built a habit first, then it will be much easier.
Yeah, definitely considering doing it in a blog-style but I've historically had a hard time being consistent with that. Actually considering doing a private podcast and just going for walks and tackling "chapters" one at a time just by talking it out and then cleaning up (maybe using AI). We'll see. Just exploring options and seeing what worked for others.
Talking it out and then cleaning up with AI is exactly what is my #speechzap project for 😄
And about consistency - that's why I'm trying to convince you to find meaning and joy in doing it. #slowtracker gave me a sense of what is motivating me.
I wouldn't do it private, but actually open it for others. Share with people. Some of them might be two steps behind you and would love to learn more about how you dealt with problems they're encountering right now.
Have you ever read a book called Show Your Work, by Austing Kleon? I highly recommend this approach: selling your byproducts: lessons learned and stories. I've started a couple of months ago and it has already accumulated into blog with almost hundred posts.
Anyway, wish you luck, but more importantly, consistency and joy along the way!
Could consider opening it up to the public. I was thinking of a private one like Brian Casel's ripple.fm allows you to do (private is probably a bad name for it, but more invite only?).
Haven't read it but familiar with the concept. Definitely hear what you're saying. Appreciate the suggestions and conversation.
Talking it out and then cleaning up with AI is exactly what is my
#speechzap project for 😄
And about consistency - that's why I'm trying to convince you to find meaning and joy in doing it.
#slowtracker gave me a sense of what is motivating me.
I wouldn't do it private, but actually open it for others. Share with people. Some of them might be two steps behind you and would love to learn more about how you dealt with problems they're encountering right now.
Have you ever read a book called Show Your Work, by Austing Kleon? I highly recommend this approach: selling your byproducts: lessons learned and stories. I've started a couple of months ago and it has already accumulated into blog with almost hundred posts.
Anyway, wish you luck, but more importantly, consistency and joy along the way!
Could consider opening it up to the public. I was thinking of a private one like Brian Casel's ripple.fm allows you to do (private is probably a bad name for it, but more invite only?).
Haven't read it but familiar with the concept. Definitely hear what you're saying. Appreciate the suggestions and conversation.