Every online writer will tell you that if you want to make it anywhere, consistency is the key to progress. And they are right.
But taking a step back to reflect and redirect can also be a healthy habit.
I took a few months off from writing for two main reasons: to commit fully and to observe a change.
Committing fully
Sometimes we don't know our own levels of commitment until one level further is required of us. Only then can we decide whether to commit or forfeit the opportunity. For many years, I had one foot out the door when it came to my climbing apparel business. The fear of everything crashing down and leaving my life in complete ruin would haunt me. The fear still hasn't gone away. But earlier this year, I finally decided to take the next step anyway.
One thing I have been learning through my martial arts practice is the necessity of commitment. You cannot face away from the danger if you expect to have any chance of survival. Even a small, fearful angling of the foot away from the target can become your ultimate downfall. Very often, surviving means committing every ounce of your being to the task at hand.
So I committed to doing my best. I joined a wonderful community of e-commerce founders and agency professionals. I've been busy attending calls where I consistently ask the stupidest question of the group - and I am loving it.
On top of learning from others and giving my business challenges another honest go, I've done some nitty-gritty stuff like overhauling our production process and learning different systems for tracking data and making sense of it.
The result? The artist in me is becoming less restrained by ego and fears. It is free to traverse the many systems of knowing and understanding.
Observing a change
Every so often, a "click" feels tangible. A perspective shift or a self-realization can require all else to realign.
I am still processing this shift, but while I was in it, I found it very difficult to continue publishing. The way I saw it, the output was not as important as observing the change.
You the reader, may not notice any change at all. But for me, the tiny shift was profound. I believe it will give me focus and direction moving forward.
I will still be writing about all the same topics like love, climbing, martial arts, business, and expression. But the way those topics converge is becoming clearer in my own mind.
Is there anyone who anticipated a consistent flow of published writings from me? If there is, I am earnestly hoping I can fulfill that role with greater focus now.
Thank you so much for being here and sharing my thoughts. I am convinced we are able to grow together.
Did anyone else watch the eclipse? Because I thought it was pretty cool.
"But for me, the tiny shift was profound."
It's always the tiny ones that are the biggest ones.
Happy for your shift!! :)
Welcome back!! I'm glad you got to see the eclipse, it was too foggy where I live :P