I started reading a book that's been lingering on my to-read pile for probably a year now: The Nerdist Way. I'll tell you up front, I'm a self-help skeptic, but I see a couple of themes repeated here that I've heard from the few other such articles I've seen. At the top of this short list is Know What You Want.
This is a very difficult question for me, and I suspect for most of us. Sure, I can name a few generalities (better health, more money, more time to connect with my family, a job more in line with my professional training), but to name a specific goal and identify the steps necessary to accomplish it is daunting.
After some thought, though, I know the one specific thing I want to accomplish this year. I'm going to publish a book. Not just any "I won NaNoWriMo, now it's time to hit KDP" book, but a book with professional editing and cover design that I can look back on in 20 years and still be proud to call my first.
You know what? It's true. If you can name the thing you want, you can see the path you need to walk to get there.
This is a very difficult question for me, and I suspect for most of us. Sure, I can name a few generalities (better health, more money, more time to connect with my family, a job more in line with my professional training), but to name a specific goal and identify the steps necessary to accomplish it is daunting.
After some thought, though, I know the one specific thing I want to accomplish this year. I'm going to publish a book. Not just any "I won NaNoWriMo, now it's time to hit KDP" book, but a book with professional editing and cover design that I can look back on in 20 years and still be proud to call my first.
You know what? It's true. If you can name the thing you want, you can see the path you need to walk to get there.
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