Just a thought – about writing, life and everything
“Isn’t it sad that so many people are never where they really want to be.” Ashleigh Brilliant.
Where do you want to be?
Where do I want to be?
This is An Interesting Thought.
For far too many people they really do not want to be where they are at present. I heard of a recent survey of people here in Australia that revealed that a huge percentage of people not only don’t like what they do, but that they actually hate their work. I can’t remember the percentage, but it was something like 80%. This has huge implications for managers and corporations.
Where do you want to be with your writing?
Are you happy with where you are heading with your writing? I would guess that most writers are happy just being a writer; the alternative is working in a job that shackles you to a desk or a bench or a counter in a shop. That can be a nightmare to put up with on a day by day basis. A daily job can be so exhausting that there is nothing left in the creative tanks when you get home at night. I should know; I tried teaching AND writing for 35 years. I didn’t work and it caused much frustration.
Where are you with your blogging?
The demands of blogging can also have some inbuilt frustrations. Many blogging gurus suggest at least one post every day, some promote the idea of doing more than that. Many bloggers get frustrated with lack of traffic and little income. They start off in a flurry of activity and soon realise they’ve run out of ideas. Blogging becomes just another job with poor returns for effort made.
The Secret of Success with Writing and Blogging
The secret of success in the writing life and in the blogging life is that there is no secret.
Sure, there are hints and tips and strategies and ideas that can help you along the way, but the only sure way to success in writing and blogging is the same as in most other pursuits – hard work, persistence and a never give up attitude.
Links:
- Brilliant Thoughts in Seventeen Words or Less – Ashleigh Brilliant
- Just a thought – more thoughts in this series I have written.
- Just a thought – about writing and life.
- Just a thought – the trouble with work.