Because it brings serendipity into the world. For you as a person specificially. I’m sure there are plenty of things that you’d like to do in life. I promise that writing daily help every single one of the things you’d like to do.
That’s what’s so powerful about it — writing is infinitely versatile.
You should write daily because not only will it focus your mind, it will spur action. You can use it as an excuse to meet more people. Use it to learn more skills. Improve yourself. And while it isn’t the most important thing, you can make a LOT of money doing it.
I think you should listen to me because I’m more relatable to you than the large accounts you follow. I know what it’s like to start from nothing, and STILL be on that journey. I haven’t made it, but I have fucking improved.
In 2020 I was working as a manager at a fried chicken drive thru. I had dropped out of college twice. I was making $14/hr working 40-50 hours a week. I had to drive 45 minutes to get to work. 90 minutes each workday spent in traffic. I drove a 2002 Pontiac Montana that left me on the side of the road way too many times.
But I knew I wanted better for myself, and so I started teaching myself how to code. And with that I started writing daily. I would put myself out there, and try and meet new people. And I wasn’t embarrased to tell anyone who would listen about my story
Here’s a cold email I sent swyx telling him my story, engaging in his work, and then asking for a favor.
I know what it takes to turn your life around, and daily writing is a huge portion of it.
I’m going to remove an obstacle for you here:
You’re going to write about what you’re doing to do for the day.
That’s it.
But before you start gaining huge unique insights, and sit there writing for hours on end. You must master the fundementals.
That starts with writing daily.
You will quickly discover that the novel takes and insightful blogposts you read come from someone throwing shit at a wall until they hit a banger.
So write some things you’re going to take action for that day. For me my days look a little something like:
And while there are other things that I write down, and even other todos I write down. It doesn’t need to start that way. Write 3 things down that you’ll do for the day. And then do it the next day. And the next day.
Every day you write — you’ll find yourself writing for longer, and taking notes on things you’ve been noticing. You’ll start observing trends. You may even start writing down your feelings. Truly terrifying.
But so damn good for you.
Anyways that’s all, if you enjoyed this please let me know over on twitter, and let me know how writing daily goes for you! If you DM me I’ll help keep you accountable
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