I think seeking out mentors is one that would be challenging for me. I am not a good listener as my brain goes at 100 mph then dives down a rabbit hole.
Well, a good mentor should be one that guides you on the right path instead of just asking you to listen. I had the oppotunity to learn from a great mentor face to face, she's the one that turned my life around.
I'm in the "Master Tiny Habits" process. I keep a running list of my things to do both on the farm, and online. It's a way of tracking my daily progress without too much pressure to conform. If I skip anything for any reason (such as going down a rabbit hole of research, or cooking something that takes time and focus away), I will simply move it to the next day. I always work on those items with deadlines and the paying gigs first, then prioritize my writing on the list. It's working well. I've worked on my book 4 days out of the last week in addition to my Substack offerings and other responsibilities.
Looks like you are on track for your book and you're really crushing the tiny habits. I like that you are balancing priorities and keeping things flexible as well.
What I like about this is that it is a Dare to Fail post. It's like you had it written and it just happened to fit the brief of our challenge. I think that shows how well you managed the prompt.
I also like that you have such a growing back catalogue you were able to link back to them on almost every step.
Great post Moon, so many actionable steps to get you over the precipice.
It really will get to the point where you can jump around like chapters in a book, I kind of like that idea, that there is some long overarching narrative that, people don’t realise, then when all of the “chapters” are published, you post the roundup linking them all together.
Actually, that’s the very next study I need for my backroom ops. Looking at setting up “Special Pages” for each thread - on each site….. to facilitate searches. Some of them are generating enough posts to package as story books, or as courses. I”ll be looking at the mechanics of it next week, and then define a strategy. Let yer know soon.
Yeah I was thinking about the need for an easier file to work with when I was first setting up TCA. Gradually other possibilities dawned, but I was more interested in engagement First. So much to learn, implement, disseminate. Currently busy with prepping a better file system for 70,000 + images on Windows 11.
I like this post very much Moon, we have overlap, we three. I think things through, as you do; I describe the points, as Mark does; then I examine & research every little detail in depth. Yes it's a slow process but eventually it pays..... Slow = Pays.
I see disciplined as being rigid and enforce strict rules as such. Consistent could be more flexible in terms of the methods. For eg in terms of writing, if you are disciplined, maybe you write at the same timing, for the same amount of time every day. But if you are consistent, maybe you just write every day, and not particularly concerned about the exact timing or number of words. Does this make sense?
This piece is full of actionable steps to take us forward towards the goal. Thank you!
Let me know which ones you will adopt?
Greatness isn’t achieved in isolation, it’s cultivated through collaboration. ~ Go Moon!
Collaboration is great and builds connection between us, thanks!
And fed by caring attitudes. Harvested with appreciation...
Hear hear!
Brilliant Moon, so much wisdom.
Thanks Douglas! Will you implement any of them? :)
I think seeking out mentors is one that would be challenging for me. I am not a good listener as my brain goes at 100 mph then dives down a rabbit hole.
Well, a good mentor should be one that guides you on the right path instead of just asking you to listen. I had the oppotunity to learn from a great mentor face to face, she's the one that turned my life around.
I'm in the "Master Tiny Habits" process. I keep a running list of my things to do both on the farm, and online. It's a way of tracking my daily progress without too much pressure to conform. If I skip anything for any reason (such as going down a rabbit hole of research, or cooking something that takes time and focus away), I will simply move it to the next day. I always work on those items with deadlines and the paying gigs first, then prioritize my writing on the list. It's working well. I've worked on my book 4 days out of the last week in addition to my Substack offerings and other responsibilities.
Looks like you are on track for your book and you're really crushing the tiny habits. I like that you are balancing priorities and keeping things flexible as well.
An addition from me : keep taking small risks, one of them will prove to be your tipping point.
Great addition, I encourage taking risks as well, but like you said, small ones but slightly out of your comfort zone
What I like about this is that it is a Dare to Fail post. It's like you had it written and it just happened to fit the brief of our challenge. I think that shows how well you managed the prompt.
I also like that you have such a growing back catalogue you were able to link back to them on almost every step.
Great post Moon, so many actionable steps to get you over the precipice.
I've seen the entries from the others and that's very inspiring, and it's just right for my publication :)
About the backlinks, it really proves the power of stacking. There is a foundation for you to stand on and keep going back to it.
It really will get to the point where you can jump around like chapters in a book, I kind of like that idea, that there is some long overarching narrative that, people don’t realise, then when all of the “chapters” are published, you post the roundup linking them all together.
Big long project to go on the “someday” pile.
I have seen some people do that and it's in the works for me too. But first thing first is to write a ton of content around the subject.
Yes indeed, been looking at the interesting ways various authors employ such backlinking tactics within an overall strategy. Hmmmmm
Maurice, do you have an in-depth analysis for that? I don't have a backlinking strategy yet, I just link those I can remember from the top of my head.
Actually, that’s the very next study I need for my backroom ops. Looking at setting up “Special Pages” for each thread - on each site….. to facilitate searches. Some of them are generating enough posts to package as story books, or as courses. I”ll be looking at the mechanics of it next week, and then define a strategy. Let yer know soon.
Thanks Maurice, I'll be looking forward to that. I want to adopt that strategy into packaging my posts into a book.
It's almost like a book you can flick through isn't it.
Now, that's an idea that we can explore further, how to connect the different posts together into 1 coherent book.
haha the order I have read the comments in, please see my previous reply 😂
Yeah I was thinking about the need for an easier file to work with when I was first setting up TCA. Gradually other possibilities dawned, but I was more interested in engagement First. So much to learn, implement, disseminate. Currently busy with prepping a better file system for 70,000 + images on Windows 11.
I like this post very much Moon, we have overlap, we three. I think things through, as you do; I describe the points, as Mark does; then I examine & research every little detail in depth. Yes it's a slow process but eventually it pays..... Slow = Pays.
In point no. 1, you say: If you can’t be disciplined, be consistent.
What's the difference between disciplined and being consistent?
I see disciplined as being rigid and enforce strict rules as such. Consistent could be more flexible in terms of the methods. For eg in terms of writing, if you are disciplined, maybe you write at the same timing, for the same amount of time every day. But if you are consistent, maybe you just write every day, and not particularly concerned about the exact timing or number of words. Does this make sense?
Absolutely. To be honest, I was thinking on this line. Discipline = rules and consistency = regular. But I wasn't sure. Thank you.
Great summary, very concise!
Always worth seeking clarification for confirmings sake....
Flexibility = enhanced creativity
So true!