Benefits of Daily Commitment

I've written for 1hr+ every day in 2024. It's been a game-changer for me. I wanted to form this habit for 20 years. (but always made excuses) -Not enough time -What will people think -I don't have enough to say All of that is BS. Everyone is unique and has a valuable POV to share. And it feels good to share it, I promise. So now, my only rule = don’t skip a day. Here are 12 benefits I've received Maybe these will inspire you to write more too: 1. Improve your writing skills ↳ Practice makes perfect ↳ The more you write, the better you get 2. Boost your creativity ↳ Writing daily sparks new ideas ↳ It helps you think outside the box 3. Build discipline ↳ Writing every day builds a habit ↳ It teaches you to stay committed 4. Clear your mind ↳ Writing can be a form of meditation ↳ It helps you process your thoughts 5. Track your progress ↳ Daily writing shows your growth over time ↳ You can see how far you’ve come 6. Enhance communication ↳ Writing improves how you express yourself ↳ It makes you a better communicator 7. Document your life ↳ Writing daily records your memories ↳ It creates a personal history 8. Reduce stress ↳ Writing can be therapeutic ↳ It helps you release tension 9. Develop a unique voice ↳ Writing daily helps you find your style ↳ It makes your writing distinct 10. Set and achieve goals ↳ Daily writing keeps you focused ↳ It helps you reach your objectives 11. Expand your vocabulary ↳ Writing daily introduces new words ↳ It makes your language richer 12. Joy ↳ Writing can be fun and rewarding ↳ It’s a journey of self-discovery Happy writing! ✌️📝

Do you have a daily practice—something you do every single day as a gift to your mind, body, or spirit? 🎁 I’m not a Buddhist, but this idea of a daily deliberate practice is often associated with Buddhism, where the idea is to do something every single day to improve yourself spiritually. 🕉️ Many people associate this with daily prayer or meditation. 🙏 But it can be anything. It could be an art practice 🎨, a stretching practice 🤸♂️, running practice 🏃♀️, writing practice ✍️, martial arts practice 🥋—you name it. Whatever it is, the important thing is that the daily act is deliberate and disciplined. And that it helps you focus on the moment... what you’re doing... how you’re doing it. 🧐 More importantly, whatever it is, it should bring you joy. It should captivate your soul. 💖 A recent article in the Gapingvoid newsletter said it best, “Having a practice with something personally meaningful can act as a fulcrum to move your existence onto a higher plane of being.” I love that! ❤️ I started a daily art practice in early 2023, and I must say that it’s brought me a tremendous amount of joy. 🌈 I’m not as disciplined with it as I was for the first 3 or 4 months. But I’ve generally maintained the practice since then. It’s just 20-30 minutes in the mornings. But the practice has helped me connect with my creative spirit in a powerful way. I look forward to each art session. 🎨☕ Is there a utility to this practice? Sure there is. I find that I’m more creative these days both in my business and my personal life. But the biggest benefit is the overall increased joy of having a daily discipline. 🚀 Again, it doesn’t matter what you pick. But if you don’t already have a daily practice, I encourage you to find and start one. Don’t overthink it. If you’re not sure what to do, test a few ideas and see which one seems to click. 🔍 Then, keep at it. Every single day. And watch how your life changes for the better. 🌟 #DailyPractice 🌟 #SoulFuel 💫 #MindBodySpirit 🧘♂️ #JoyfulDiscipline 😊 #CreativeJourney 🎨 [Below is a recent morning piece of mine using oil pastels.]

🧠💡 Forget about New Ideas! 💡🧠 In the world of creativity and innovation, we often get caught up in the pursuit of the next big idea. But what if the secret to breakthrough success isn't about having a single brilliant idea, but rather about generating a continuous flow of many ideas? This perspective shift can revolutionize your creative process and here’s why: *Quantity Leads to Quality* The more ideas you generate, the higher the chances of striking gold. It's a numbers game. As Marc Randolph, cofounder of Netflix, said, "For every good idea, there are a thousand bad ones. And sometimes it can be hard to tell the difference". By increasing the quantity, you improve the odds of finding that standout idea. *Experimentation Over Perfection* In my work with both startups and global organizations, I've seen time and again that success comes from testing ideas quickly and cheaply. Moving ideas from the "waiting to be tested" pile to the "tested" pile is where real impact is created. It's about learning fast and iterating. As Randolph says, "It’s not about having good ideas, it’s about having a process—and a culture—for trying lots of ideas." *Lower the Stakes* When you generate a large volume of ideas, the pressure on any single idea decreases. This encourages a more fearless and innovative approach. It's not about avoiding risks, but about spreading them across many small bets. Take a page from history: Thomas Edison didn't invent the lightbulb in one go. He tested over 1,000 different materials before finding the right filament. His success was built on the foundation of relentless experimentation and ideation. 👉 Tangible Tip for Creative Mastery: Adopt a daily practice of idea generation. Set aside time each day to brainstorm solutions to problems, big or small. Write down every idea, no matter how trivial it may seem. Over time, you'll build a habit of creativity that will pay dividends in your personal and professional life. Remember, the path to innovation isn't paved with a single great idea, but with a multitude of ideas that evolve and improve through continuous iteration. Embrace the flow of ideas and watch your creative potential soar! 🚀 #Innovation #Creativity #IdeaFlow #Entrepreneurship #DesignThinking