The Daily 500
I committed to writing 500 words a day, every day, for one year. The rule was simple: it did not have to be good. It just had to exist.
Month Four: The Shift
Most days, it was terrible. But around month four, something happened: my thinking got clearer. I started noticing that writing forced me to figure out what I actually believed.
Writing as Thinking
Writing became my primary thinking tool. When I was stuck on a decision, I would write about it. When I was confused about a problem, I would write my way through it.
Try It
If you are feeling foggy about something in your life or work, sit down and write about it for 15 minutes. Do not stop until you understand what you actually think.