18: Essentialism for Writers

We’re conditioned to do more—more blogging, more guest posting, more podcasting, more newsletter writing, more publishing, more speaking—but what if there was another way to get where we want to go? In 2016, a stack of sticky notes and an empty wall helped me decide what to do next creatively. Today I’m walking you through this simple exercise, and sharing how an essentialist mindset (aka “less but better”) can improve your writing life.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• How a stack of sticky notes and an empty wall helped me decide which creative project to pursue next
• An exercise to get clarity on what to write (and why)
• Why the popular question “Where do you see yourself in five years?” is the wrong approach for navigating your writing life

LINKABLE MENTIONS

• Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
• Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management by Kate Northrup