Godfrey The Great

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The most important decision of your life...

(not what you think)

Here's a mind-bender for you on this glorious Saturday...


The most important decision for your writing isn't:



It's much simpler (but also a bit harder):


What do I write next?


Not tomorrow.


Not when inspiration strikes you like Zeus chucking a lightning bolt.


Not when the conditions are perfect.


Ahora kanka.


RIGHT.


NOW.


See, your writing life isn't built through grand declarations or vision boards.


It's built in those micro-moments when you choose between:





These tiny, seemingly insignificant choices compound faster than crypto in 2021 (and crash harder when neglected).


The top 1% of writers aren't necessarily more talented than you.


They just consistently choose to write NOW instead of "later."


Because they're experienced enough to know that "later" doesn't even exist.


Every time you choose "now," you're literally rewiring your brain to make that choice easier next time.


That's the secret sauce.


And I've just poured it all over your beautifully cooked Sirloin steak.


So here's your challenge for this weekend:


After reading this email, write something.


Anything.


Even if it's just one paragraph.


Hell, even if it's just a sentence.





Because what you do in the next few seconds matters more than what you plan to do next year.


Have a great Saturday,

Godfrey


PS. Get Medium Mastery here if you want even more sauce for your steak.



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