Inspiration for Writing

This simple little video shares many quotes on writing (by writers).

More than a few of these have given me the inspiration I need to keep writing when it just wasn't fun anymore. They remind me that writers make a difference.

Enjoy!



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Resolution Rebellion

It's January 2, 2012.  My first day at work for the new year. My editorial calendar says I should be writing a post entitled "Writing Resolutions," but you know what? I can't stand the thought of writing one more post, email, article, or web page about resolutions and goal setting.

Seriously. The thought is not appealing at all, not because I don't think resolutions and goals are helpful (goals are critical to help you move forward efficiently in the direction you want to go), but I've grown weary of the annual resolution dance. It's a five step dance.  Maybe you know it.

Here's how it goes:

Step 1: I select the resolution.
Step 2: I proclaim it.
Step 3: I start taking action without really thinking it through.
Step 4: I quit.
Step 5: I set the same resolution again...and again...and again.

What's wrong with this picture?

I definitely do better with goals and action plans than resolutions.

Here's the truth:  For the big areas in my life that need change, I know what to do.  I know exactly what to do. I just need to do it.  A decision is the first step, but that's the easiest part.  I need a resolution about the follow-through. I need to beef up Step 3 so I can eliminate Steps 4 and 5 (My apologies to those of you in the 12 step world for hijacking the "step" model, but hmmm....how would beefing up step 3 impact 4 and 5? That is an interesting question, isn't it?).

So, I'm in rebellion today. I'm taking a break from resolutions and the whole dance....for now.

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