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Stop Writing and Find a Hobby
Too much writing is bad for you.
The act of writing is only one part of the process. If we don’t have anything interesting to say, then it doesn’t matter how good we write, it won’t provide value.
You get few readers. You lose your following.
So how do you write interesting things?
Take up a hobby.
Hobbies relieve stress. They inspire creativity. They teach you things you would never learn at a desk.
For example, one of my hobbies is gardening.
By failing at it, improving, and enjoying the results, I’ve developed a whole new set of perspectives and skills. Hobbies force you to think differently. You see life through enhanced lenses.
Whenever I think of trying to start a new project in my writing career, I think of my hobby: gardening.
If you plant a seed, you have to take care of it like a baby. You need to protect it from harsh conditions. It needs to be watered but can’t be overwatered. As it sprouts and grows, it needs to be moved in the right pots and location.
Imagine if I wanted it to grow fast.
Too much water or sun would kill it. When I start a project and want to solve every problem, I think of the seed…
