There's some tidbits good psychology in this guide.
I don't know of this writer or their subject, but the piece touches on
a hard part of sustainable, professional writing, which is "where do
authentic ideas come from?".
Integrating self with thought and action, in harmony with your
everyday real-life is an art. Same skill I see in good stand-up
comedians and musicians. Many writers don't find that source in their
hearts. They write only what they think people want to read. Or
professional writers can churn out copy on what their boss tells
them. Technically, it can be great writing, but it doesn't flow from
anywhere.
This impediment to sustainability is expressed when s/he says:
> "For years, I thought that being successful and being myself were
diametrically opposed"
I don't know of this writer or their subject, but the piece touches on a hard part of sustainable, professional writing, which is "where do authentic ideas come from?".
Integrating self with thought and action, in harmony with your everyday real-life is an art. Same skill I see in good stand-up comedians and musicians. Many writers don't find that source in their hearts. They write only what they think people want to read. Or professional writers can churn out copy on what their boss tells them. Technically, it can be great writing, but it doesn't flow from anywhere.
This impediment to sustainability is expressed when s/he says:
> "For years, I thought that being successful and being myself were diametrically opposed"