Publishing books is like running a cross country race. We aim to not only build stamina to pace ourselves for the distance, but to compete with our past performances and run our best times. Resiliency at Work I ran cross country for three years in college. Yet, out of all of my races, there was one in particular which stood out. Not because I won first or second place either. In fact, I was late for the meet. Despite watching everybody start the race from the parking lot, I was determined to overcome my obstacles. Surprisingly, I landed third place among my team mates. Again, I was the last runner to start, but not the last to finish. Let’s Go! Do you have a solid foundation? Are you behind on your book? Still, highly resilient, you hold the willpower to go the extra mile. Awesome! Let’s reposition ourselves to finish stronger. As you know, writing books requires self-motivation and discipline. However, what specifically does that entail? Going the distance and maintaining m...
Getting back on the horse is not easy, especially when it comes to completing a project such as a book. However, authors find ways to create their motivation to write. Here we’ll discuss practical strategies to trigger your motivation. Setting the Atmosphere I encourage you to produce a conducive environment to develop your craft. That could look like clearing your workstation. Playing your beast mode jam and getting your favorite drink to ignite laser focus. Activate Your Passion Stirring your emotions to put one foot in front of the other might look like reflecting on affirmations, listening to motivational talks and reflecting on specific songs and performances. For me this looks like reviewing certain clips that are moving. I focus on the person, audience and show. I gather the energy and get ready to move. Keep Moving Also, consider an active routine. Exercising helps boost energy while relieving stress. I use walking as a way to transition into my next activity. Conclusion ...